Sri Lanka has confirmed 07 new COVID-related deaths today (March 02), says the Director-General of Health Services. The cause of death was cited as COVID pneumonia, acute diabetes, acute kidney infection and high blood pressure. COVID pneumonia, acute diabetes and high blood have been recorded as the cause of death. He was initially under medical care at the Pimbura Base Hospital and was later moved to Homagama Base Hospital after testing positive for the virus. He was moved from Matale District Base Hospital to Theldeniya Base Hospital after testing positive for the virus.

Source: The Nation March 02, 2021 16:03 UTC