COLOMBO (News1st): The total coronavirus cases in Sri Lanka rose to 795, the health ministry said on Wednesday, after 24 people tested positive for the virus.

Two people recovered from the virus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of recoveries up to 215.

The coronavirus which started spreading in the country on March 11, has claimed nine lives so far. The latest death was reported on Tuesday.

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