Colombo (News 1st); The Director General of Health Services confirmed two (02) deaths caused by Covid-19 virus infection. Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection in Sri Lanka is 280.

01.The deceased is a 69 year old male from Mount Lavinia. He was diagnosed as infected with Covid-19 virus and transferred from a private Hospital Colombo to Base Hospital Homagama where he died on 22.01.2021. The cause of death is mentioned as Covid pneumonia and kidney infection.

02.The deceased is an 82 year old female from Ranala. She was diagnosed as infected with Covid-19 virus and transferred from General Hospital Colombo to Base Hospital Homagama where she died on 22.01.2021. The cause of death is mentioned as Covid pneumonia and kidney disease.

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