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Booster doses being discussed

08 Aug 2021

  • Army Commander says Prez focused on 3rd dose
  • Several developed nations announced similar plans
The President is focusing on administering a third dose or a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka, the National Operation Centre for Prevention of Covid-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Head Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said yesterday (8). General Silva, joining the TV Derana breakfast show, pointed out that a booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out in some foreign countries, and that a discussion with this regard was held with the task force. He stated that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa clearly instructed that if other countries require such a booster shot, Sri Lanka too will have to do the same. Thereby the President has instructed to make an immediate request to obtain the required quantity, he added. According to foreign media, countries such as Germany, France, and Israel are planning to proceed with plans to give citizens a booster dose, predominantly due to the delta variant, regardless of the WHO’s call for a delay in implementing such plans. Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was planning to give a booster dose to the elderly and vulnerable from September this year, while Germany has announced its plans to give booster doses to immunocompromised patients. Also, recently, Israeli President Isaac Herzog received a booster dose, which started a campaign to deliver booster doses to people over the age of 60 in the country, while Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has urged elderly citizens, particularly those above 60 years of age, to get a booster dose, claiming that they are six times more susceptible to severe illnesses and even death. Britain has started planning a vaccination drive to deliver booster doses, based on medical experts’ opinion that it might be necessary for the elderly and vulnerable groups. Among other countries that have planned or are planning to give a booster dose are Sweden, Finland, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, and Switzerland. The Army Chief says it has been able to achieve this situation today because Sri Lanka took the first and second doses before other countries. “The President issued directions. A specific (age) category was not mentioned. (The President informed) to apply as soon as possible if everyone is to receive a booster dose.” The NOCPCO Head said that 93% of the people in the country have been given the first dose, while 23% have been given the second dose.    

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