Mix and Match Vaccination policy to be implemented in Sri Lanka.

June 29, 2021

The Health Ministry has approved the mix and match strategy in its vaccination policy. Accordingly, US-produced Pfizer and ModernaCOVID-19 vaccines are likely to be used as the second dose for those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine as the first dose. Ministry sources said the new move, approved by the Advisory Committee on Communicable diseases. However, there is no evidence in Sri Lanka whether the Mix and Match policy would work without causing any apprehensions among the recipients and the medical community. Sri Lanka is likely to receive Moderna and Pfizer vaccines within the next few weeks, the source added.

Share this story

Mix and Match Vaccination policy to be implemented in Sri Lanka.

RELATED NEWS

Govt moves to speed up Analyst’s reports amid prison overcrowding

ADB approves $100m to strengthen social protection in Lanka

Over 30,000 landslide-prone locations identified as heavy rain continues

Power cuts suspended as Lakvijaya unit returns to full capacity

Govt moves to speed up Analyst’s reports amid prison overcrowding

ADB approves $100m to strengthen social protection in Lanka

Over 30,000 landslide-prone locations identified as heavy rain continues

Power cuts suspended as Lakvijaya unit returns to full capacity

Low-pressure area may develop as heavy rain continues across Sri Lanka

Low-pressure area may develop as heavy rain continues across Sri Lanka

BASL opposes new terror, crime Bills

IPA World Congress opens in Colombo

Proposed anti-terror Bill more dangerous than PTA, SC told