The government is going to purchase 13 million doses of Sinovac vaccine
The Daily Mirror reports that the government has decided to purchase 13 million doses of a Chinese vaccine that has little effect against the delta strain of the coronavirus a price of $ 15 per dose, According to the report, health experts have pointed out to the government that these prices are high compared to other vaccines. The report further states that health experts are strongly opposed to the government’s decision to purchase a large number of these vaccines.
Sri Lanka reported 63 covid 19 deaths
Another 63 deaths from corona infection have been announced by the Government Information Department. Accordingly, the number of deaths due to covid infection in the country has increased to 4258.
Sri Lanka won the second 20-20 match with India
Sri Lanka won the second 20-20 match between the touring Indian team and Sri Lanka by 4 wickets. India scored 132 runs in 20 overs Batting first and In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target by 6 wickets in 19.4 overs. The Indian team, which toured Sri Lanka played with a majority of new players after several strong players were quarantined due to a reported corona infection.