39 more die of COVID-19: Death toll increases to 1,566
Posted by Editor on June 2, 2021 - 11:59 pm
The COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka climbed to 1,566 with 39 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today (02), the Government Information Department said.
According to the Government Information Department, 19 females and 20 males are among the deceased.

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