462 new COVID-19 cases identified in Sri Lanka

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The total count of Covid-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka reached 40,842 as more persons were tested positive for the virus.

The Department of Government Information said 462 fresh cases have been detected within the day.

Reportedly, 408 of the new cases are close contacts of the Peliyagoda fish market cluster.

The remaining 54 cases have been identified from the prison cluster.