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Health authorities propose second dose after 16 weeks

By Vyshnavy Velrajh Health authorities have proposed that the inoculation of the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is best administered after 16 weeks since obtaining the first dose. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva told Colombo Gazette that the matter was discussed during a meeting between health experts held yesterday. He said it was initially advised for the second dose to be vaccinated between 14-16 weeks after receiving the first dose. General Silva further said however, based o

20 Apr, 2021

Government to commence vaccination of second dose from May

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Government has decided to commence the inoculation of the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the first week of May. State Minister of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply, and Regulation Channa Jayasumana told Colombo Gazette that the decision was taken by the Advisory Panel on Non-Communicable Diseases. He said the vaccination of the second dose will commence from the 1st week of May. The State Minister said priority groups will be initially vaccinated similar

19 Apr, 2021

Ship heading to China with radioactive materiel enters Hambantota

By Indika Sri Aravinda Sri Lanka has instructed a ship heading to China with radioactive materiel to leave Hambantota. The ship had reportedly entered the Hambantota Port after it faced technical difficulties. The Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board said that the ship was on its way to China when it faced technical difficulties and entered the Hambantota Port. Director of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board, T.M.R Tennakoon, told Colombo Gazette that the ship was carrying several containers. He sai

21 Apr, 2021