COVID cases hit peak of 3,623; 36 deaths

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By Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya

Both COVID-19 detections and deaths hit record highs yesterday as cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time and 36 fatalities were reported. The total death toll in the country now stands at 1051, though health officials have warned that the situation could worsen in the coming weeks if all necessary measures are not taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

With daily detections remaining below 1,000 for over a year, Sri Lanka first recorded 1,111 patients on 27 April. Daily detections exceeded 2,000 on 9 May, with the detection of 2,672 patients. A total of 3,623 persons tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.

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