They urged the public to strictly adhere to the Covid-19 health guidelines. Sri Lanka, over the past week, surpassed the 300,000 mark in Covid-19 cases. Although the vaccines provide immunity, that alone does not suffice in protecting one from the virus, said Dr. Ginige, adding that strengthening basic preventive measures are an absolute necessity. Meanwhile, at a media briefing held at the President’s Media Division (PMD), Covid-19 Vaccine Committee Chairman and Senior Advisor to the President Lalith Weeratunga stated that a census is to be carried out on people who have not obtained Covid-19 vaccines. He further noted that measures are underway to administer vaccines for those between the ages of 12 to 30 as well.

Source: The Nation July 31, 2021 17:03 UTC