Colombo (News 1st); 09 people tested positive for COVID-19 so far today, said Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe.
These cases are one each from Kolonnawa, Colombo 15, Rajagiriya, and the Kandakadu Quarantine Facility.
The other 04 COVID-19 patients are sailors attached to the Sri Lanka Navy.
Accordingly, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka increased to 760.
At the same time, 213 people were discharged from hospital following a complete recovery.
According to a statement from the Government Information Department, 986 PCR tests were conducted on Monday.