JABS FOR 18-30-YEAR-OLDS

Will commence once the current vaccination process is completed Already garment factory workers between 18-30 are being vaccinated Govt. currently on an accelerated vaccination drive to ensure all above 30 are vaccinated

BY EASWARAN RUTNAM

The government is considering vaccinating 18-30-year-olds as the next stage in the vaccination programme.

Media Minister and Cabinet co-spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella told Daily Mirror that while the ongoing vaccination process is focused on those above 30-years of age, the next stage will be on 18-30-year-olds.

He said that already, garment factory workers between the ages of 18-30 are being vaccinated.