COVID cases reach 6,000 mark in one week

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Nearly 6,000 COVID-19 infections have been reported within seven days showcasing the higher transmissibility of the Omicron variant which is spreading rapidly across the country.

According to Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) statistics, 829, 827, 840, 845, 838, 877, 891 active cases have been reported since last Wednesday (19).

Although the number of COVID cases is on the rise, the number of COVID fatalities remains at a low level.

The highest number of daily cases reported was 891 yesterday (25) after two weeks.

As such, the total confirmed cases in Sri Lanka stands at 603,654 of which 576,540 patients have recovered from the virus.

Meanwhile, around 7,500 PCR tests and 5,500 RATs are conducted daily.(Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Patriot Wednesday, 26 January 2022 09:09 PM

Declare at least weekend curfew from 10pm Friday to Monday 4am indefinitely. It will make much difference

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Ranjan Thursday, 27 January 2022 07:55 AM

Not enough PCR tests. You need to double the tests. You will see over 2000 positive cases per day

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joshua Thursday, 27 January 2022 08:39 AM

Officially 6000 but much more I presume

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Demuni Uduwara Friday, 28 January 2022 06:04 AM

Today, there are 2523 cases !

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Roy Friday, 28 January 2022 01:27 PM

Please open vaccination centres immediately

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