COVID-19 jab for migrant workers
The COVID-19 vaccination drive for Sri Lankan migrant workers waiting to leave the country for employment opportunities began at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita Thursday.
Migrant workers registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) are being administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nearly 1,200 selected migrant workers will receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Labour Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva said the vaccine will be provided initially to Sri Lankans waiting to travel overseas for employment from the Western Province. He said around 8,000 Sri Lankans who are waiting to travel overseas for employment will be provided the vaccine.
"We have decided to provide the Pfizer vaccine to the selected group of migrant workers as many countries have permitted access only to several vaccines including Pfizer," the Minister said.
source http://www.dailynews.lk/2021/07/31/local/255340/covid-19-jab-migrant-workers
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