Five more COVID deaths were reported in the country. 

Accordingly, the death toll increased to 181.

A 68-year-old inmate who was detained at the Welikada Prison. He had died of Covid-19 pneumonia while receiving treatment at the prison hospital on December 17.

A 55-year-old man, who was residing in Colombo 15, died on December 19 while receiving medical care at the Colombo National Hospital. The cause of death was recorded as Covid-19 pneumonia and severe kidney infection.

A 77-year-od man from Dharga Town died at his home on December 18. He had been suffering from blood infection, heart disease, and Covid-19 infection.

A 63-year-old woman from Maggona area died of blood infection, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease exacerbated by Covid-19 virus.

An 83 year old died on December 20. He was transferred from Colombo National Hospital to Homagama Base Hospital upon testing positive for the virus. He was identified as a resident of Colombo 10.