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LNP – Sri Lankans over 18 will be fully vaccinated by November end – Keheliya

All Sri Lankans over the age of 18 years will be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus before the end of November, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella says.

The vaccination of citizens over the age of 30 is scheduled to be completed by mid-September, the Minister said.

Minister Rambukwella mentioned this during a meeting held at the Ministry of Health this morning (August 26).

Further, attention will be paid to provide a third [booster] vaccine after fully vaccinating all citizens of this country, the Health Minister said.

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