Posted on January 28th, 2021
Courtesy Adaderana
Seven more persons who were infected with COVID-19 have succumbed to the virus, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed.
According to the Department of Government Information, total lives claimed by the virus outbreak in Sri Lanka now stand at 297.
One of the victims was identified as an 86-year-old from Colombo 06. He has passed away on January 26 on admission to Iththepana District Hospital. The cause of death was cited as diabetes and high blood pressure exacerbated by COVID-19 infection.
Another man, aged 73, meanwhile fell victim to the virus today (January 28) at his home in Nittambuwa area. COVID-19 infection, heart attack, diabetes and high blood pressure have been recorded as the cause of death.
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