Sri Lankan-born Australian dies of COVID-19
Posted by Editor on April 5, 2020 - 6:46 pm

The first Sri Lankan to die from COVID-19 infection in Australia was reported today.
Sumith Premachandra a permanent resident of Australia passed away in Melbourne due to coronavirus infection.
Reportedly, the patient had been 52 years old at the time of passing.
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