Sri Lanka’s confirmed COVID-19 infections count crossed the 74,000-mark today (February 12) as 412 more persons were tested positive for the virus. Following the new development, total COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country have soared to 74,056. Reportedly, 932 of them have been identified as close contacts of earlier cases linked to the Peliyagoda cluster. According to the Epidemiology Unit, 773 more persons who were previously infected with the virus were discharged from hospitals today upon returning to health. In the meantime, 6,693 active cases are still under medical care at multiple hospitals and treatment centres.

Source: The Nation February 12, 2021 16:07 UTC