Speaker of Parliament Mahindan Yapa Abeywardena received the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita, a short while ago. India last month donated 500,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The statement said that the Speaker received the vaccination in order to encourage the public participate in the vaccination drive. He also commended India for the donation of Covid-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka. High Commissioner witnesses Hon'ble Speaker being administered COVID vaccine, gifted by India to Sri Lanka last month.

Source: The Nation February 17, 2021 11:03 UTC