Sri Lanka reports 26 Covid-19 deaths on Monday, toll rises to 15,621

Feb 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka Monday reported 26 deaths due to COVID-19 after the figures were confirmed by the Director General of Health Services on Sunday, February 06.

Among the deaths reported today, 17 are of males and 09 of females.

While 18 deaths are of elderly people in the 60 years and above age group, six people in the 30-59 years age group and two males below 30 years of age have also succumbed to the disease.

According to the data reported by the Government Information Department, the total deaths due to Covid-19 since the pandemic began last year has now risen to 15,621.