COLOMBO (News 1st): Inoculation of 20-29-year-olds in the Matara District under the COVID-19 vaccination program commenced today (8), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says.

Meanwhile, vaccinations are also being given to 20-29-year-olds in the Western Province as well as in the Hambantota and Galle Districts today.

The Army Commander said that more than 9 million persons have obtained both doses of the vaccination so far.

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