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‘Vaccination, travel restrictions reduced COVID numbers’
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Vaccination and travel restriction had contributed to the drop in COVID-19 infections, Deputy Director General of Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath told the media yesterday. He said that the two strategies complemented each other and that once the travel restrictions were lifted, people should adhere to health guidelines.
“Vaccination is good for protecting yourself. However, vaccination won’t stop you from spreading it to people who have not been vaccinated. Hopefully, we will soon be able to vaccinate 70% of the people,” he said.
The DDGHS said that children between 12 and 19 with comorbidities would be vaccinated in all government hospitals from today. They would be vaccinated under the supervision of consultant paediatricians.
“So far none of the kids who have been vaccinated have had any side-effects. This is very heartening. We estimate that there are between 30,000 and 50, 000 children between 12 and 19 with comorbidities,” he said.
Dr. Herath added that the vaccination committee had approved giving booster shots to those over 60 years, those between 30-60 with comorbidities, those who are receiving treatment for cancers and kidney diseases, health staff and other frontline staff. “They will be vaccinated with Pfizer,” he said.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.
During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.
The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.
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