• The second dose should be administered once they complete three months after the first dose
• The vaccination drive would commence in early February

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

The Health Ministry has decided to administer the second dose for children within the age group of 16 and 19, once they complete three months after the first dose. 

COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Anwar Hamdani told Daily Mirror that the vaccination drive would commence in early February.  

Meanwhile, the vaccination roll-out for children between 12 and 15 kicked off yesterday.  

Dr. Hamdani requested parents to send their children to get vaccinated with the relevant dose without any fear and delay.

• The vaccination roll-out for children between 12 and 15 kicked off yesterday