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4562 Corona Positives Had Been Reported Today (30)

 Another 4562  Corona Positives had been reported today (30)  in the country ,Increasing the total number of Corona Positives reported so far to 436,081 according to Epidemiology unit  .

At the moment 55.098 Corona positives are being treated at Government hospitals and quarantine centers  it has been revealed , 

216 Corona Deaths Reported Today (30)

A total of 216 Corona deaths  had been rereported in the country today (30) increasing the total number of Corona deaths reported so far to 8991 according to the Director General Of Health Services ,

Accordingly 115 Males and 101 females had died due to Corona infection today it has been revealed .Out of the deceased 170 were over 60 years of age and 41 were belonged to the 30-60 age group ,There were 05 persons who were under 30 years old among  those deceased ,

Another 150,000 Doses OF "Pfizer " Vaccines Arrived In Sri Lanka Today (30)

 Another stock of 150,000 "Pfizer " vaccine doses had been brought to Sri Lanka this morning (30) from Amsterdan in Netherlands via Doha ,Qatar according to Katunayake Airport sources ,

Qatar Airways flight had brought this stock of "Pfizer " vaccines to Sri Lanka ,

WHO Sri Lanka supports Sri Lanka’s COVID-19vaccination drive with supply of 2 million syringes

 In its continued effort to support Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 response, WHO has provided 2 million syringes urgently needed for the on-going vaccinations. These were delivered in two consignments, the first arrived on 13th August and the second last evening. 

Dr Alaka Singh, WHO Representative to Sri Lanka stated “at this critical time, WHO values the collaboration extended by donors for the COVID-19 response. WHO appreciates the volume and, importantly, the flexibility of funding which means we can be more responsive to country needs. This procurement is a case in point whereby we have been able to make a critical contribution to Sri Lanka’s ambitious vaccination drive through priority procurement of syringes. Moreover,
the reinforcing longer-term perspective of the partnership with donors allows us to build towards sustainable recovery with MoH leadership. For example, combining the provision of essential supplies with further assistance to our frontline health workers, including support on psychosocial well-being”.

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Government Decided To Give Powers To Army On Administering "Pfizer " Vaccines

 Government has decided to give powers to Sri Lanka Army to administer "Pfizer " Anti Corona vaccines  for the first time it has been announced .

This decision has been taken  in view of   administering  "Pfizer ": vaccines received by  Sri Lanka  to the relevant groups authorized by health authorities   in more effective manner government has stated ,