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Patients developing respiratory difficulties will be hospitalized, the minister told reporters.
With the latest deaths, the total went up to 962. Among the dead was a 37 year old man from Bandarawela.
"If symptoms worsen needing medical care they will be admitted to hospital."
Sri Lanka Medical Association had warned of a rise in deaths
"We believe the rollout will start within the next two weeks," he said.
"It is to be discussed at this week’s COVID-19 task force meeting," the official said on Monday (04).
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