The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi to purchase seven million doses of the 'Sputnik V' vaccine at the cost of US$ 69.65 million, Co-cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.
This decision has been taken following a recommendation by the Negotiations Committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers.
The Health Ministry has decided to vaccinate 14 million Sri Lankans against the COVID-19 virus. Under the first phase, it is expected to vaccinate five million people.