The State Minister said this responding to a question raised at the Parliament today (05).

State Minister Fernandopulle further added that although it had been stated earlier that the second dose should be taken in 4 weeks, according to the latest research data, it would take 10 to 12 weeks and therefore the remaining stock of vaccines would be available in the meantime.

Responding to a question regarding the allowance provided by the government for senior citizens, the State Minister said that steps will be taken to provide a monthly allowance of
Rs.2500 provided by the government for senior citizens. Furthermore, she said that monetary assistance has been requested from the Director-General of the National Budget
Department and the relevant payments will be made as soon as the money is received.