14 June 2021 12:55 pm Views - 5491
The Health Ministry has taken steps to change the procedure on announcing COVID-19 related deaths in a single day with effect from today.
Accordingly, Director-General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardena told media that a procedure would be in place only to report in a day, the deaths that occur within 48 hours or 24 hours.
“We have been reporting deaths that occur several days ago in a day, which we are going to change from today,” Dr Gunawardena said.
The recent COVID-19 deaths that were reported in a single day had taken place several days and sometimes, weeks ago. Because of this situation, the daily tally of COVID-19 deaths remained at a high number. (Sheain Fernandopulle)