Sinopharm 01st dose for those over 60-years in WP

COLOMBO (News 1st): The first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine will be administered to those aged over 60-years, who are residing in the Western province, starting on Tuesday (Jun. 29), the Ministry of Health said. "The COVID-19 vaccination drive will be carried out at all Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in the Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts," Dr. S. M. Arnold, the Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services of the Ministry of Health told News 1st. According to Dr. Arnold, the general public can obtain further information on the Vaccination Centres by contacting the respective office of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) in the area. "The people are urged to use this opportunity and receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine," Dr. S.M. Arnold further noted.