COLOMBO, Jun 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – The total number of COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka surpassed the 200,000 mark yesterday, after 3,094 patients were reported during the day, statistics from the Health Ministry showed here.
According to official figures, Sri Lanka reported 202,357 COVID-19 cases, out of which 166,132 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospitals, bringing down the active patient count to 34,569.
A total of 1,656 deaths have been reported from the virus.
Sri Lanka is facing a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 60,000 infected patients detected since Apr.
Authorities last Wednesday extended an ongoing islandwide travel restriction till Jun 14, as health officials looked to stop the rapid spread of the virus.
During this restriction, only essential services and food suppliers are allowed to be on the roads, while all others have been urged to stay at home.– NNN-XINHUA
