1,082 individuals have tested positive for COVID thus far today.
Six individuals among the group were recent arrivals from overseas.
Accordingly, Sri Lanka’s coronavirus caseload increases to 611,185.
The number of COVID-recoveries increased to 578,432 with 381 patients discharged after recovering from the virus.
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said 17,312 persons are currently receiving treatment for the coronavirus at several facilities across the country.
Another 21 COVID-19 related fatalities were also confirmed in Sri Lanka, raising the virus death toll in the country to 15,441.
