21 more die of COVID-19: Death toll increases to 962
Posted by Editor on May 16, 2021 - 11:03 pm

The COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka climbed to 962 with 21 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today (16), the Government Information Department said.
According to the Government Information Department, 05 females and 16 males are among the deceased.
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