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"It is important that people take the vaccine without any delay to safeguard themselves and others," said Ginige.
Munasinghe said petrol burns are more severe than kerosene burns.
"Lack of sensitivity of the Public Service Commission to health care issues is a major factor in health struggles."
"We are always on alert about the global situation and the epidemiology unit will take adequate measures."
Health Minister rejects crisis in the sector, says UNICEF report wrong
"Even now, our medical faculties are run amidst great difficulty,” he said.
Studies have found Pfizer vaccine to be substantially effective against Delta variant
However, workers who have yet to return can opt for government quarantine facilities which will also be free of charge.
Quarantine faculties are provided free of charge in 14 hotels across the country, the minister said.
Pfizer shots were to be administered as the second dose for AstraZeneca recipients.
Meanwhile Sri Lankans can return to the island without obtaining prior approval from the foreign ministry.
A considerable number of COVID-19 cases are detected daily among repatriate groups in quarantine.
PCR tests dropped to from 18,177 to 9,279 on July 04.
The country has received 180,000 doses of the Russian vaccine so far, according to official data.
Violations of said decision will be dealt with according to quarantine regulations, police said.
“If we do not get a response on Monday, we will go for strike action again."
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The rollout will be coordinated by the Sri Lanka Army.
Sri Lanka recorded 869 new COVID-19 cases July 04, the first time fewer than a thousand were reported since April 27.
The demands include staff status reinstatement, promotions and allowances.
Sri Lanka is the first South Asian country to receive a consignment of the Pfizer jab, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
No decision has been taken to fully lockdown the country, the task force said.
“It was decided to formulate a plan to reopen the schools step by step,” the minister said.
Rajapaksa called for the systematic inoculation of a higher percentage of people in all parts of the island by September
With the latest consignment, Sri Lanka has received a total of 4.1 million doses of the Chinese vaccine so far.
Home treatment has been tested and will be used if the need arises, Dr Herath said.
The demands include the reinstatement of a promotions mechanism and staff status.
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