A total of 517 more people tested positive for COVID-19 today (July 24), bringing the daily count of positive cases reached 1,737. According to the Government Information Department, 1,707 new cases reported today have been associated with the New Year cluster. Meanwhile, the remaining 30 were identified as arrivals from foreign countries. The new development has brought Sri Lanka’s confirmed coronavirus cases tally to 294,850. The death toll from coronavirus now stands at 4,054.

Source: The Nation July 24, 2021 17:37 UTC