36 more die of COVID-19: Death toll increases to 1,051
Posted by Editor on May 19, 2021 - 11:26 pm
The COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka climbed to 1,051 with 36 more deaths being confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today (19), the Government Information Department said.
According to the Government Information Department, 17 females and 19 males are among the deceased.

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