Health Ministry announces locations in WP where AztraZeneca jabs are given

31 July 2021 08:44 pm

The newly received AztraZeneca vaccines will be administered in several locations in the Western Province from tomorrow as the second dose for the recipients of the first dose, the Health Ministry said.

Accordingly, Director-General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardena said the vaccines would be given at 13 hospitals covering 18 MOH offices in the Colombo district while 15 hospitals covering 15 MOH hospitals in the Gampaha district.

Also, in the Kalutara district, the vaccine would be given in five centres.

The Health DG requested those arriving at vaccination centres to come alongside their identity card and the vaccination card. 

The centres where the vaccine will be given are as follows, (Sheain Fernandopulle)