Covid death toll surpasses 7000

August 22, 2021

The Covid death toll in the country has increased to 7183 with the 198 deaths reported yesterday. There were 117 males and 81 females among the dead. Out of the 195 who died yesterday, 44 were between the ages of 30 to 59. One person below the age of thirty has also been reported dead due to the raging pandemic. Meanwhile 3884 more persons have tested positive for Covid according to Health Authorities.

Covid death toll surpasses 7000

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