School children to get the Pfizer vaccine

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – School children will be administered the Pfizer vaccine once health clearance is obtained, the President’s Office said today.

Attention has also been drawn to conclude the vaccination of those between the ages of 20-29 over the next two weeks.

This was discussed at the Covid Task Force meeting held virtually today with the participation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The President had said that once the health authorities approve, it will be possible to vaccinate school children using the Pfizer vaccine.