The number of COVID-19 deaths has risen significantly, with 32 deaths recorded on Monday (31) according to the Government Information Department.
The latest deaths bring the total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the country to 15, 473.
Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases also continues to climb daily, with 1137 confirmed cases being reported today. This includes five persons who had arrived from overseas.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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