BY Buddhika SamaraweeraAlthough no legal action can be taken against those who refuse to receive Covid-19 vaccines, the Health Ministry has requested the public to obtain Covid-19 vaccines, considering the prevailing situation. Speaking to The Morning, the Health Ministry’s Communications Director, the Public Health Services Deputy Director General and the Disaster Preparedness and Response Division Head Dr. Hemantha Herath said that people should volunteer to receive any vaccine including the Covid-19 vaccines, but added that no legal action could be taken against those who refuse to receive the Covid-19 vaccines. He also pointed out that in order to take legal action against individuals who refuse to be vaccinated, legal provisions should be introduced. “However, the health sector is not a sector that operates under such legal frameworks. However, Dr. Herath further added that if anyone has a misconception about Covid-19 vaccines, the Health Ministry would take steps to educate them, thereby encouraging such individuals to receive the vaccines.

Source: The Nation July 27, 2021 18:00 UTC