Colombo (News 1st);  The 36th COVID-19 death was reported in Sri Lanka on Monday (09) evening, said the Government Information Department.

According to a statement the victim was a 84 year old female who was receiving treatment at a private hospital and was transferred to IDH.

The Department of Government Information said she was ill for a prolonged period and and the cause of death was ruled as COVID-19 related pneumonia.

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