Sri Lanka confirms 74 Covid-19 deaths occurred on Monday, toll rises to 4,645

Sri Lanka Tuesday reported that 74 deaths due to COVID-19 occurred on Monday, August 02, 2021.

The Director General of Health Services has confirmed that 74 deaths occurred on Monday, August 02 due to the COVID-19.

Among the Monday’s deaths, 48 are of males and 26 of females. The majority of the deaths numbering 56 are of elderly people in the 60 years and above age group.

According to the data reported by the Government Information Department, the total deaths due to Covid-19 since the pandemic began has now risen to 4,645 including the deaths confirmed Monday.