19 more die of COVID-19: Death toll increases to 981
Posted by Editor on May 17, 2021 - 11:31 pm
The COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka climbed to 981 with 19 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today (17), the Government Information Department said.
According to the Government Information Department, 05 females and 14 males are among the deceased.
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