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264,000 COVID vaccine doses to arrive tomorrow
Elderly population from high-risk areas will be prioritized in the next vaccine drive from the first shipment of 264,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine reaching the country on March 7, the Health Ministry said.
The vaccine procured by UNICEF will be the first allocation of the 1.44 million doses of COVID-1 vaccines from the COVAX Facility.
The first shipment will be delivered through UNICEF via Emirates sky cargo.
On Friday, an 84 year old from Rajagiriya, an 81 year old from Colombo 10, a 67 year old from Colombo 08 and a 39 year old from Atala, Kegalle died from COVID pneumonia and health conditions such as kidney issues, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart ailments aggravated due to the virus. The death toll from the virus increased to 493.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1194 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 10, 2024 - 271 - 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 - 270 - 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 16, 2024 - 238 - 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.
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