COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health says that the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths confirmed yesterday (12) is as follows;

Total number of COVID-19 infections so far: 667573

Number of new infections reported on Friday (12): 162

According to the Health Authorities, 18 deaths were reported on Thursday (11).

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