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21,344 COVID cases, 591 deaths reported within 10 days: Pavithra

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Some 21,344 COVID-19 cases and 591 COVID related deaths were reported during the last ten days, Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi informed Parliament today.

Responding to a question raised by Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa,  the Minister mentioned that there has been a surge in cases and mortalities. “Some 30,017 Covid patients were receiving treatment as of August 1 2021,” she said.

“Some 19,688 children under the age of ten have been tested positive while 26,143 children who are between 10 and 18 are tested positive during the said period,” she said.

A total of 14 children who are below 18 years of age have succumbed to COVID-19.(Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)


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  • Bandara Thursday, 05 August 2021 01:35 PM

    Damn, What a mess

    roni Thursday, 05 August 2021 01:54 PM

    Which means as health Minister you have scored minus marks and should resign

    Borat Thursday, 05 August 2021 03:39 PM

    You escaped death but the unwanted deaths resulting of negligence will be blood on your hands and for sure Shavendra

    Michael Ranasinghe Thursday, 05 August 2021 03:57 PM

    In this country putting up posts giving numbers of those who have got the first dose is all that matters .. this shows the ignorance and arrogance of a regime that has failed miserably

    Joshua Thursday, 05 August 2021 04:35 PM

    so like a cricket match only thing you are doing is giving us statistics?

    Lanka Shantha Thursday, 05 August 2021 04:52 PM

    Issue free facial masks to people at road Junctions. Provide soap water too to the people to clean their hands. There is no use in keeping funds in Billions.

    Asela Thursday, 05 August 2021 06:37 PM

    Viruwa mathak una

    Truth matter Thursday, 05 August 2021 09:34 PM

    Shame on her and she is not deserve to be minster for health..she can be a Minister for superficial belief system

    Ravi Friday, 06 August 2021 09:13 AM

    This clearly shows your inability to handle the situation. How can you do this ministry with out having the proper knowledge.


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