79 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 12,609

A total of 79 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (24) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 12,609.

According to the Government Information Department, 38 females and 41 males are among the deceased.

A total of 57 people who are above 60 years of age are among the deceased while 22 of them are between 30 and 59 years of age.

No deaths have been reported below 30 years of age.