Emergence of new COVID variant at end 2021, could bypass immunity created by current vaccination: GMOA

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The most dangerous threat that Sri Lanka may face is the potential for an emergence new severe COVID virus strain by the end of 2021, that would bypass the immunity created by the current vaccination programme, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said.

GMOA Secretary Dr. Shenal Fernando said therefore, in line with providing a third dose of the COVID vaccine, it would be essential for the health sector officials to be administered with the vaccines first and then to the general public.

Dr. Fernando said the decision to provide the third dose should be taken by an expert panel consisting of health experts.

"Even the health sector officials, those who obtained both vaccines have become victims of the COVID virus. If the virus spreads throughout the health sector, it will directly affect the capacity of the health sector, "he said.

Therefore, it has become an essential procedure to provide the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the front-line workers, Dr. Fernando asserted. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 17 August 2021 04:00 PM

Keep on telling these jokes, it is entertaining like the way our Prime Minister said "dan Sapada?"

CR Tuesday, 17 August 2021 04:12 PM

I wonder any of these guys can give a piece of positive news.

Mike Revere Tuesday, 17 August 2021 04:16 PM

GMOA must be given a new vaccine prepared from the new variants which will take time. Of what use is a 3rd booster with old mutants. A new vaccine will be prepared in a few months time

Seqi Tuesday, 17 August 2021 04:31 PM

Since when did vaccinations give immunity? As I understand it vaccinations of what ever brand lessen the likelihood of the Covid19 infection becoming severe though in Israel, doctors are advocating a booster shot to keep the Delta variant at bay.

Misaru Tuesday, 17 August 2021 04:32 PM

On what ground and are you a virologist?

BUFFALO Tuesday, 17 August 2021 06:48 PM

KING BRUCE

Ranaweera Tuesday, 17 August 2021 09:33 PM

We have a big scientist talking.

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