Still possible to get infected with coronavirus despite first dose

3 May 2021 12:04 am Views - 236

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

There is a possibility of one getting infected with the  Coronavirus even after the first dose of the vaccine, said Chief  Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera.   

He told media that the vaccine could provide protection to a  recipient within the period of 12 weeks after the first dose. “Although  one could be infected with the virus after the first dose, it has the potential to protect the person from getting severe symptoms and succumbing to the virus,” he pointed out.   


The Epidemiology Chief earlier said that 60 - 65% of the vaccinated people have contracted the virus.