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The United States has not yet decided if Sri Lanka will be among the beneficiaries of Covid vaccines it hopes to share with the world.
US Embassy spokesperson Nancy VanHorn told Daily Mirror, the US hopes to share about 13 percent of the vaccines produced for the United States by the end of June—the most of any nation.
“We will work with COVAX and other partners to ensure these vaccines are delivered in a way that is equitable and follows the science and public health data. We don’t yet know which countries will be receiving vaccines, but a decision will be made soon,” she said.
VanHorn said that on May 17, President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to leading an international and coordinated vaccination effort, announcing that the US will provide 80 million doses of vaccine to meet global needs.
This includes 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines previously announced by President Biden and at least an additional 20 million doses of U.S. authorized vaccines by the end of June.
The US Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the AstraZeneca doses for product quality before distribution.
The US Embassy spokesperson said the United States will not use its vaccines to secure favors from other countries.
“The vaccine doses the United States is providing to the world don’t come with strings attached. We’re leading the world in global vaccination efforts because it’s the right thing to do: the right thing morally, the right thing from a global public health perspective, and the right thing for our collective security and well-being,” she said.
The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) had said earlier that the US State Department is to give 2-5 million doses of AstraZeneca out of which 600,000 doses are expected to arrive by June. (Easwaran Rutnam)
Michael Ranasinghe Saturday, 22 May 2021 06:17 PM
The vaccine corruption that took place is good enough reason for USA not to consider Sri Lanka as a recipient ..
Sandy Saturday, 22 May 2021 06:21 PM
The second dose is a booster dose first dose will provide necessary immunity
Amila Perera Saturday, 22 May 2021 06:25 PM
The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) - The best lier
Siribiris Saturday, 22 May 2021 06:37 PM
Please and kindly request you provide shortfall of 600,000 doses to Srilanka.
Demuni Uduwara Sunday, 23 May 2021 02:25 AM
As Sri Lanka has now become a dependent country, our foreign policy should be non-aligned. See is it so ?
Arnold Sunday, 23 May 2021 08:25 AM
Hon. Jonny says govt has plenty of money. So why not we use it to BUY vaccines instead of waiting in line for free handouts.
Sanam Sunday, 23 May 2021 08:55 AM
Wimal w : jaathiyanthara kumantharanayak .
Steve Wilson Sunday, 23 May 2021 09:01 AM
Can someone responsible in the government make accurate statement We see this over again
SL Sunday, 23 May 2021 09:15 AM
First you forced Vaccine manufacturers to send you more than required and stock piled. now trying to donate. what a sick country ,it proves your sickness from Vietnam war to today's action
Jef Sunday, 23 May 2021 09:35 AM
The problem is developed world think sri lanka is a nation of crooks for the past 25 years its difficult to build trust overnight hope will get there soon or later
So slow Sunday, 23 May 2021 09:36 AM
Few seconds for the vaccine but 3 hrs in the queue. Wish we had smart ID's as in other countries. Nothing is efficient here.
Mohanan Sunday, 23 May 2021 09:38 AM
If people don't get the second dose of Astrazeneca vaccine within three months of the first dose, we can consider as not vaccinated and give two doses of a different vaccine.
Nimtex Sunday, 23 May 2021 09:57 AM
Beggars can’t be choosers
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