The Defence Secretary, General (Rtd.) Kamal Guanratne has dismissed the claims that Sri Lanka Army has assigned untrained personnel for COVID vaccination programs. “I’m stating very responsibly that we did not assign army personnel from the artillery regiment for vaccination programs. We have assigned highly trained practitioners of the Army Medical Corps for the process,” he said, addressing a media briefing held at the Defence Ministry. People should not have undue fears about receiving the vaccine from them as they are experienced medical personnel, the Defence Secretary continued.

Source: The Nation August 11, 2021 08:26 UTC