Surge in COVID caseload as 988 more people test positive
The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) reports that 988 more persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (April 28).
This brings the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 reported in the country thus far to 104,475.
Earlier today, Sri Lanka’s recoveries count reached 95,083 after 227 more patients were discharged as they have regained health.
As per statistics, 8,737 active cases are still receiving medical care at designated treatment centres and hospitals. Meanwhile, the death toll now stands at 655.
Local News
Police Shake-Up: Senior Officers Transferred to New Roles
10 February 2025
CBSL Warns Public Against Fake Job Advertisements
10 February 2025
Air Quality Declines in Nallur, Embilipitiya, and Kegalle
10 February 2025
Paradigm Shift in Global Security Threats, says Air Force Commander
10 February 2025
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
Sex education is the way to prevent child abuse – Ali Sabry
28 September 2020
Two suspended trains to resume operations
28 September 2020
Curfew in Western Province to be lifted on Monday - Army Commander
05 November 2020
