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Sputnik V approved for emergency use in Sri Lanka

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) of Sri Lanka has approved the use of the COVID-19 vaccine ?Sputnik V?, manufactured by Russia. Acting Health Minister Channa Jayasumana said the Expert Committee of the NMRA had approved the vaccine. He further said Russia?s ?Sputnik V? vaccine has been approved for emergency use in Sri Lanka. Chief Executive Officer of the NMRA Dr. Kamal Jayasinghe earlier stated that as of now the NMRA has received applications seeking approval for the use

04 Mar, 2021

Mandatory quarantine for travelers remains despite jab?

By Vyshnavy Velrajh? Sri Lankans who travel overseas will be required to be quarantined on their return even if they have been vaccinated. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the authorities have not considered amending the quarantine process, as yet. He said that as the vaccination process is still in the initial stages the Government has not considered any changes to the existing system. Last week General Silva warned the public who obtained the first dose of the coronavirus vaccin

06 Mar, 2021

Sanath insists he did no wrong to obtain vaccine

By Indika Sri Aravinda Former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya today insisted he had not sought influence to obtain the coronavirus vaccine. Speaking to Colombo Gazette, Jayasuriya said that he had only sought the assistance of the health authorities as there was no vaccine center in his area. He said he had contacted Secretary to the State Ministry of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva and requested assistance as there was no vaccine center in Thimbi

04 Mar, 2021