Colombo (News 1st); 11 million Sri Lankans will receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of February 2021, said Cabinet Spokesperson & Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella.

The Government had planned for 50% of the inoculation to take place free of charge.

Minister Rambukwella said the government is currently in talks with 04 separate COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers.

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