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University students vaccinated at campuses from next week

Vaccinating university students against COVID-19 will commence on the 11th of October (Monday), says the Director-General of Health Services. According to Dr. Asela Gunawardena, these vaccination programs are conducted at university premises following discussions with the University Grants Commission and all vice-chancellors. 

Regardless of the university they are enrolled in, the students can receive COVID vaccine shots from the university closest to their residential area, the state minister explained.

 He clarified that university students will be administered the Sinopharm vaccination.



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