The number of infected persons reported from the Colombo district is 156. The total number of Covid infections in the country has risen to 277,519, according to the Epidemiology Unit. Out of the total number of Covid infections, 247,569 have been cured so far. The total number of deaths due to Covid-19 infection in the country has risen to 3,574. Meanwhile, investigations are underway into 14 Covid samples suspected to be of the Delta variant, said Deputy Director General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath.

Source: The Nation July 14, 2021 07:30 UTC