COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 551; 05 deaths on Monday (22)

Colombo (News 1st);  The Director-General of Health Services confirmed five (05) deaths caused by Covid-19 virus infection on Monday (22). Accordingly, the total number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection in Sri Lanka is 551.

01. The deceased is a 78-year-old male resident from Weuda. He died on 21.03.2021 while undergoing treatments at Teaching Hospital Kurunegala. The cause of death is mentioned as Covid infection, heart failure, acute diabetes, and kidney disease. 02. The deceased is a 78-year-old male resident from Nugathalawa. He was transferred from Base Hospital Welimada to Base Hospital Theldeniya where he died on 22.03.2021. The cause of death is mentioned as acute Covid pneumonia. 03. The deceased is a 68-year-old male resident from Kadawaha. He died on 22.03.2021 while undergoing treatments at Base Hospital Minuwangoda. The cause of death is mentioned as a shock due to blood poisoning, heart disease, high blood pressure, and asthma. 04. The deceased is a 51-year-old male resident from Bandaragama. He was transferred from Colombo South Teaching Hospital to Base Hospital Homagama where he died on 22.03.2021. The cause of death is mentioned as liver infection and Covid infection. 05. The deceased is an 80-year-old male resident from Galle. He died on 16.03.2021 while undergoing treatments at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya. The cause of death is mentioned as acute pneumonia and Covid infection.