Vaccinating children belongs to the 12-15 year age group is scheduled to begin tomorrow (07) according to the Ministry Of Health ,
Accordingly the children belongs to the above age group will receive a single dose of Pfizer Corona vaccine as recommended by the local health authorities ,Earlier Sri Lankan Health sector had given Corona vaccines to around 30,000 children belongs to 15-19 year age group .
The Ministry of Public Services ,Provincial Councils and Local government bodies had today (06)issued the public circular regarding the extension of retirement age of state sector employees to 65 years .
This circular will be implemented with effect from 01st of January this year according to the Ministry ,Those who had already given approval for retirement this year can cancel it through their department head and continue their services the Ministry has pointed out .
A total of 18 Corona deaths had been reported in the country today (06) according to Director General Of Health Services (DGHS).With these deaths the total number of Corona deaths reported in the country so far had risen to 15,083 the DGHS has stated ,
Accordingly 12 males and 06 females had died due to Corona infection the DGHS has stated .Out of the deceased 13 were over 60 years of age and 05 were belonged to 30-60 year age group it has been revealed .
Another 584 Corona Positives had been reported in the country today (06) Increasing the total number of Corona Positives reported so far to 590,063 according to Epidemiology Unit .
Accordingly 13,423 Corona Positives are being treated at Hospitals ,Quarantine Centers and under home care system the Unit has stated .
Only 7852 PCR Tests and 3721 Rapid Antigen Tests had been performed in the country yesterday (08) it has been revealed .
