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LNP – Second batch of Sputnik-V vaccines flown in

A consignment 50,000 Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccine vials reached the Katunayake International Airport last night.

The second batch of the vaccines was flown in by the Emirates airways around 10.40 pm yesterday.

The consignment was taken to the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s (SPC) main warehouse complex by vehicles with freezer facilities.

The first batch of 15,000 Sputnik-V vaccines were brought to the country on May 4, 2021.

Tyronne Jayamanne

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