Two more individuals in Sri Lanka confirmed with coronavirus

02 Apr, 2020

Two more individuals have been identified to have contracted the coronavirus in Sri Lanka.The Ministry of Health said the total number of patients infected with COVID-19 stands at 148.The Ministry further said 124 individuals, among the confirmed patients, have been identified as active cases.A total of 231 persons are admitted to various hospitals on suspicion of having contracted the virus.The Ministry of Health added that 21 patients, including 20 Sri Lankans and one Chinese woman, have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals.

Meanwhile, three deaths, one each from Marawila, Negombo, and Maradana, have been reported so far due to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

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