➢ Vaccines obtained with much difficulty following discussions with a number of state heads should be administered with complete transparency…
➢ All above age of 60 and close associates of infected are to be vaccinated…
➢ Vaccine for those who suffer from non-communicable diseases…
➢ Special database for a streamlined vaccination drive and collecting data…
➢ Steps to prevent delays by PCR tests with regard to non-Covid-related deaths…
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed the officials to order a batch of vaccine for a third dose, taking the ongoing global situation into account and based on the recommendations by the medical experts.
A number of leading countries have already ordered vaccines for the third dose. The President highlighted the importance of paying attention to this development and preparing Sri Lanka as well for a 3rd dose.
A huge demand for vaccines is evident across the globe. President Rajapaksa said that he discussed with the leaders of a number of nations and requested their assistance to acquire stocks of vaccines for Sri Lanka amidst this competitiveness. Accordingly, the President emphasized the need to provide vaccines obtained with much difficulty in a transparent and organized manner.
