• 86% of those over 30 years of age in Colombo have been given the first jab
• 65% administered the second jab as of now

 By Yohan Perera 

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will begin vaccination of persons over 20 years of age from today September 6, a senior official said. 

CMC Chief Medical officer Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said yesterday vaccine centres will be located at Sugathadasa outdoor stadium, Jinthupitiya MOH office, Cambell Park, Shalika Hall and Roxy Garden.  He said 86 percent of those over 30 years of age in Colombo have been given the first jab while 65 percent have been given the second jab as of now. In addition 90 percent of those over 70 years have been provided with the vaccine in the city.