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Vaccination card mandatory at public places from 1st January

Producing the vaccination card has been made mandatory to access public places from 1st January. Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that anyone who has not yet been vaccinated should do so. “Beginning 01st January 2022, #COVID19SL vaccination cards will be made mandatory to access public spaces in #lka. If you haven’t already received it, i urge you to #GetVaccinatedNow. #StaySafe #WearAMask,” the Minister tweeted. The Attorney General (AG) had last month given the backing to ban unvac

21 Dec, 2021

Public urged to take precautions to avert a Covid tsunami

The public have been urged to take precautions to avert a Covid tsunami. State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Professor Channa Jayasumana said that the public must take the booster shot. The State Minister urged the public to obtain the booster shot before Christmas. He warned that failure to take the booster shot could result in a Covid tsunami. The Government has begun administering the booster shots to those above the age of 30. The Pfizer vaccine is be

12 Dec, 2021

Change in composition confirmed as cause for gas explosions

A change in the composition has been confirmed as being the main cause for the recent gas explosions, a committee appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to investigate the issue, said today. The committee chaired by Professor Shantha Walpola said that there are a number of components linked to the domestic gas cylinder, including the stove, regulator and tube. Professor Shantha Walpola said that during the investigations the committee observed that there was no change in the components link

21 Dec, 2021