COLOMBO (News 1st): Coordinator for COVID-19 at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anwar Hamidani says that at present, there are 186 patients being treated at ICUs for COVID-19.

He said 942 oxygen-dependent patients with COVID-19 had been hospitalized as of yesterday (28).

Dr. Hamidani added that 4,347 persons suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease are also being treated for COVID-19 at hospitals.

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