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Booster dose to become mandatory soon?

24 Jan 2022

  • Health Minister seeking AG’s advice on matter
The Ministry of Health is reportedly looking into the possibility of proceeding with legal action against those who do not take the booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has approached the Attorney General’s (AG) office regarding this matter. Health Ministry Director – Medical Technological Services and Ministry Co-ordinator in charge of Covid-19 Dr. Anver Hamdani said that European countries as well as various developed nations are initiating legal procedures to make the third dose mandatory, adding that in Sri Lanka too, the Minister of Health has sought the advice of the AG with regard to this. “Accordingly, we hope to work within a legal framework in the future based on that legal advice.” He stated that the fact that developed nations are pursuing legal action shows the importance of this matter.  He said that the aim of imposing a fine or implementing such laws pertaining to the third dose of the vaccine is to safeguard the people.  “It is the responsibility of all of us to strengthen our security at our own discretion, with that personal responsibility in mind.” 


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