Heath authorities said 32 COVID19 patients were identified on Monday, bringing the final total to 751.

The latest numbers changed a two-day downward trend in the number of new cases.

The whereabouts of the new cases have not been announced yet. The new cases were reported as the government was preparing to ease the curfew regulations.

Sri Lanka also reported the eighth COVID19 death earlier today. The victim was a resident of the Kurunegala District who was undergoing treatment at the Homagama Hospital.