40 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Saturday (05). 12:28:00 AM Sri Lanka News – Newsfirst COLOMBO (News 1st); 40 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed on Saturday (05). These deaths were reported from 21st May to 05th June. Total fatalities in Sri Lanka rose 1,696, said the Director General of Health Services. Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+