(UTV | COLOMBO) – A total of 9,011 persons were undergoing quarantine at 99 centres belonging to the Tri-Forces as at this morning (02), the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) stated.
Meanwhile, another 70 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Colombo District.
The patients were among 211 infected individuals reported in the country in the 24-hours ending at 6.00 this morning (02), the National Operations Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 (NOCPC) stated.
Accordingly, 197 patients were detected from within the country, while 14 patients were Sri Lankans who had returned from overseas.