PCR laboratories to be increased at district level; Health Minister
PCR laboratories to be increased at district level; Health Minister
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COLOMBO (News 1st) A decision has been reached to double the number of vaccination centers currently in operation at regional Medical Officers of Health zones.
The decision was reached during a special meeting of the COVID-19 Task Force that convened at the Ministry of Health this afternoon under the patronage of Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi.
According to the Ministry of Health, the following decisions were reached at the meeting today:
01. To strengthen the COVID-19 Vaccination drive in other districts, whilst prioritizing the Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on May 10, 2021
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