A 73-year-old male from Maradana died last night from COVID-19, making him the third victim to die from the disease in the country.
Director General of Health Services Dr Anil Jasinghe stated that the deceased had initially been treated at the Sri Jayewardenepura Teaching Hospital and it was there that he was diagnosed as a COVID-19 patient yesterday itself.
He was transferred to IDH but died on admission.
The victim had been suffering from a variety of underlying health issues including diabetes, high blood pressure and impeded kidney function.
The patient had been admitted to hospital at a point when his condition worsened, Dr Jasinghe added.
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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