Sri Lanka’s COVID death toll passed the 8000 mark with 209 COVID19 deaths confirmed. According to the Director General of Health Services these deaths had taken place August 25 and the total number of fatalities in Sri Lanka increased to 8157. 

This is the highest single-day confirmed deaths in Sri Lanka. Over 3500 coronavirus related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka last 25 days.

COVID death toll in Sri Lanka passes 8000 as 209 more Deaths confirmed for August 25 (LankaXpress.com)
COVID death toll in Sri Lanka passes 8000 as 209 more Deaths confirmed for August 25 (LankaXpress.com)

Among the dead are 108 males and 101 females. The majority of the deaths numbering 163 is of the people in the 60 years and above age group. There were no death below 30 years age.