Owing to the situation in India, the Institute has not been able to deliver the order placed by Sri Lanka, and therefore, Sri Lanka has had to look elsewhere for stocks of the same. The Minister told The Sunday Morning that a positive response was received from the UK to supply one million doses of Covishield Covid-19 vaccines and that presently, negotiations are ongoing between the two governments. Rambukwella noted that in addition to having discussions with the agents of the respective countries, the Government is looking for the required vaccines in open markets. Owing to the situation in India, the Institute has not been able to deliver the order placed by Sri Lanka. Further, Sri Lanka would receive 185,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine from 20 to 25 May.

Source: The Nation May 15, 2021 22:41 UTC