Vaccinating people above 60 years; participation very marginal: Sudarshini

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Participation of people above 60 years of age in the Gampaha District to get Astra Zeneca vaccine against Covid-19, was very low, State Minister Sudarshani Fernandopulle said.

She made this remarks at a programme held at the Gampaha District Secretariat to review the progress of Covid-19.

It has been revealed that 249,223 people in the district have been vaccinated so far and it was only 40% of the seniors who are 60 years and above.

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Dee Sunday, 04 April 2021 01:05 PM

It simply shows the very poor level of confidence in the system. Don't get 'panic' , people will get more panic! Now do you have the vaccines ? Without changing left and right!

Sandy Sunday, 04 April 2021 02:43 PM

Fear of vaccine

VJ Sunday, 04 April 2021 06:45 PM

Not true, inadequate and irregular supply. Turned away twice, runout of vaccines. Now suspended till stocks arrive.

Matt Sunday, 04 April 2021 06:51 PM

We in battaramulla several areas are not even covered. Just ignored however much requests are made to MOH office or Grama Niladhali.

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