COLOMBO (News 1st): “Countries, where people had been administered the BCG vaccination, have better immunity to fight against the Virus,” says Joint Cabinet Spokesperson, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana.

He was speaking at the cabinet media briefing today.

Medical professionals have opined that people who have been given the BCG vaccination have better immunity against the respiratory conditions caused by the COVID-19 Virus.

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