August 2, 2021 07:31 pmThe Ministry of Health says that another 1,680 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (02). All new cases are associated with the New year Covid-19 cluster. This increases the total number of cases associated with the Minuwangoda, Peliyagoda, Prisons and New Year clusters so far to 304,497. Meanwhile the tally of confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported in the country has climbed to 313,029. Presently a total of 27,653 coronavirus infected patients are undergoing treatment while total recoveries stands at 280,868.

Source: The Nation August 02, 2021 15:00 UTC