Second batch of Sputnik-V vaccines flown in

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A consignment 50,000 Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccine vials reached the Katunayake International Airport last night.

The second batch of the vaccines was flown in by the Emirates airways around 10.40 pm yesterday.

The consignment was taken to the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation's (SPC) main warehouse complex by vehicles with freezer facilities.

The first batch of 15,000 Sputnik-V vaccines were brought to the country on May 4, 2021. (T.K.G. Kapila)

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Jayampathi Friday, 28 May 2021 09:15 AM

When it comes from China, so many MPs @ the airport to welcome it. But can't see a single MP for Suptnic.

Ranaweera Friday, 28 May 2021 09:19 AM

China and Russia are giving us vaccines. Other big powers are keeping the vaccines and letting it expire in their warehouses.

European Friday, 28 May 2021 11:07 AM

We prefere to give it to the real vulnerable people in Africa and not to your MP's, army and police and all their young healthy connections

Waco Friday, 28 May 2021 09:24 AM

Russia is another sincere friend of Sri Lanka. These are friends:- China, Pakistan and Russia. Always support Sri Lanka.

Lankans fool Friday, 28 May 2021 11:06 AM

China helps for their own benefit..

CJ Friday, 28 May 2021 08:12 PM

When is the AZ second dose coming? We demand answers from the SL government!!!!

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Second batch of Sputnik-V vaccines flown in

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