Categories: Articles

LNP – Sputnik-V would be used as main vaccine in SL

The Russian made Sputnik-V vaccine would be used as the main vaccine against COVID-19 in Sri Lanka within this year, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana said today.

He told reporters that they had the potential to provide the Sputnik vaccine for 6,500,000 citizens.

Sri Lanka today started administering the first dose of Sputnik V vaccine.

The State Minister said the second dose of the Sputnik-V vaccine would be only after three weeks from the first dose.

A consignment of 15,000 Sputnik-V vaccine vials were brought to the country on May 04.

Those who are between the age group of 30 to 60 years from Gothatuwa, in the Colombo district will receive the Sputnik-V vaccine.

Meanwhile, State Minister Jayasumana said they had no intention or plans to administer Sputnik-V as the second dose to those who were vaccinated with AstraZeneca vaccine.

He also said the Government had no issue with the funds to purchase more vaccines from Russia and added they have already allocated the required funds.

“We have already signed an agreement for the purchase of the vaccines and the payment are being made for them,” he added.

AddThis Website Tools
Tyronne Jayamanne

Recent Posts

LNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

LNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries…

15 hours ago
LNP – Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August

LNP – Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August

Indian film star Hrithik Roshan is set to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend…

18 hours ago
LNP – Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for first nuclear power plant

LNP – Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for first nuclear power plant

Sri Lanka is making progress in establishing nuclear infrastructure and has already identified potential new-build…

20 hours ago

LNP – President Anura Kumara to visit Maldives on Monday

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from July 28…

20 hours ago

LNP – Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89

Former Minister P. Dayaratne, a veteran politician and long-serving Member of Parliament from the Ampara…

20 hours ago

LNP – Rise in rambutan-related accidents

Experts have raised concerns over a growing number of accidents involving people falling from rambutan…

2 days ago