Then, there are those who are unable to get the vaccine due to health-related reasons. He added that if it is made mandatory to keep a vaccination card in this manner, a formal arrangement should be made for its implementation. For example, the vaccination card that is currently being given to those who get the Covid-19 vaccines cannot be kept in the pocket. Athuraliye Rathana Thera stated that it should not be made mandatory for people to obtain Covid-19 vaccines. A fundamental rights petition has also been filed in the Supreme Court by the Sinhala Ravaya Party against mandatory vaccination.

Source: The Nation September 07, 2021 18:56 UTC