Sri Lanka’s COVID-related fatalities crossed the grim milestone of 500 today (March 07) as five more individuals fell victim to the virus infection. Thereby, total lives claimed by the pandemic outbreak in Sri Lanka now stand at 502, the Department of Government Information said. The cause of death was recorded as COVID pneumonia and brain haemorrhage. A 77-year-old woman from Matara area – She has passed away on admission to Dambadeniya Base Hospital on February 25. A 67-year-old man from Kannaththota area in Kegalle District – He has passed away on December 20, 2020 due to COVID pneumonia.

Source: The Nation March 07, 2021 14:48 UTC