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130 expectant mothers infected with COVID; two in critical condition
130 expectant mothers infected with COVID; two in critical condition
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COLOMBO (News 1st): More than 100 expectant mothers who contracted COVID-19 are currently receiving treatment at hospitals, the Family Health Bureau said on Saturday (May 08).
Of the 130 expectant mothers who are receiving treatment for COVID-19 at present, two mothers are in critical condition, Dr. Chithramalee De Silva, the Director of Maternal and Child Health at the Family Health Bureau told News 1st.
According to Dr. Chithramalee De Silva, the majority of infected expectant mothers are receiving treatment at the Neville Fernando Hospital and the Homagama Base Hospital.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Director-General of Health Services confirmed that THREE (03) COVID-19 deaths were reported in the country on Monday (Apr. 26), raising Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 death toll to 647.
The details of the deceased are as follows:
01. A 70-year-old female from Galpatha. She died on 26.04.2021 while receiving treatment at the Kalutara District General Hospital. The cause of death is mentioned as Covid pneumonia.
02. A 92-year-old male from Kandana. He died on 25.04.2021 while receiving treatment at the IDH. The cause of death is mentioned as Covid pneumonia, Diabetes, high blood pressure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
03. A 70-year-old female from Avissawella. She was diagnosed as infected with the COVID-19 virus while receiving treatment at Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital and transferred to Neville Fernando Hospital, where she died on 26.04.2021. The cause of death is mentioned as Heart failure and Respiratory failure due to Severe Covid pneumonia.