May 27, 2021 11:38 pmA consignment of Sputnik V has arrived in the country a short while ago, State Minister of Production, Supply, and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana confirmed. The 50,000 doses of the Russia-produced COVID-19 vaccine have been ordered by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) to boost the country’s inoculation drive. Accordingly, the stock of vaccines arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today.

Source: The Nation May 27, 2021 18:45 UTC