Administering Covid vaccines on 20-29 age group will begin in five more districts

Administering the vaccines on the 20 to 29 age group will begin across the Northern Province from September 21.

Accordingly vaccination will begin in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullative, Mannar and Vavuniya districts for the youth population.

“Additional vaccination centers will be set up in all 5 districts of the North to begin vaccinating those above 20. The centers will be released soon” Prime Minister’s Coordinating Secretary G. Kasslingam said.

“Nearly 70% of those above the age of 30 have been FULLY VACCINATED against the COVID-19 virus in the North. 86.37% have received the 1st dose.The pandemic is far from over and the best advise to follow is that given by the medics. Get your jabs!” he requested.

The Government has already commenced the vaccination of youth between the ages of 20- 29 in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Hambantota, Matara, and Galle Districts.

The youth between the ages of 20- 29 are being administered the Pfizer and Sinopharm vaccines.