Another batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Moscow-based Gamaleya Research Institute, has arrived on the island early this morning (June 11). Sri Lanka accordingly received 15,000 second doses & 50,000 first doses of the Russia-made jab, State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana said. According to the state minister, the first doses of the new batch of Sputnik V vaccine are expected to be rolled out in the Kandy District. Prior to the delivery of this consignment, Russia had sent two stocks of Sputnik V jabs this year. The first batch containing 50,000 doses arrived in March and the second batch consisting of 50,000 doses reached the island in May.

Source: The Nation June 11, 2021 02:48 UTC