Sri Lanka reports 28 Covid-19 deaths on Saturday, toll rises to 15,572

Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Saturday reported 28 deaths due to COVID-19 after the figures were confirmed by the Director General of Health Services on Friday, February 04.

Among the deaths reported today, 20 are of males and 08 of females.

While 21 deaths are of elderly people in the 60 years and above age group, five people in the 30-59 years age group and two 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 15,572.