Two deaths at NHC, test Covid-19 positive

4 November 2020 05:16 pm Views - 3787

Two more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported from the National Hospital in Colombo today.

Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara said the demise of a 77 and 78-year-old - both males and had been reported as sudden deaths.

He said the 78-year-old had died due to an injury to his head, while the other victim died at home.

The PCR tests conducted on their bodies confirmed they had COVID-19, Dr. Bandara said.

However, he said it was uncertain whether the two deaths were caused by COVID-19.