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1.6 million get booster dose
Over 1.6 million persons have been administered with the COVID-19 vaccine’s booster dose, the Epidemiology Unit said.
According to the Unit, 200,346 people have been administered with the third dose yesterday (14). Vaccination of those above 20 years commenced this week. The Health Ministry plans to administer Pfizer vaccine to school students between ages of 12 and 15.
Over 10 million have got the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine, 1.4 million administered with Covishield vaccine, 155,812 have received the second dose of Sputnik V, 467,323 administered with Pfizer and 787,361 with Moderna COVID vaccine.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa directed authorities to ensure the majority of the public are given the third dose ahead of the festive season.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1254 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 307 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 277 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 275 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 12, 2024 - 191 - 0
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
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