The Ministry of Health said that Another patient has tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday night (02), bringing the confirmed cases tally to 151. Meanwhile, 21 cases of COVID-19 infections have completely recovered and discharged from hospitals.
Reportedly, the patient had passed with the worsening of a pneumonia condition., marking the 4th COVID-19 death in the country. The deceased was a 58-year-old male being treated at IDH .
As of 9.30 p.m. yesterday (April 2), the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases stands at 151 while 127 suspected patients are under observation at selected hospitals.
Sri Lanka Police says that 10,039 individuals have been arrested from across the island so far for violating the curfew currently in effect.
In addition to this, police have also taken into custody a total of 2,489 vehicles.
Police had arrested 305 persons within the 6 hours between 12 noon and As of 9.30 p.m. yesterday (April 2) while 77 vehicles were taken into custody during that time period.