Health authorities have issued a clarification on the recent figure revealed by State Television Channel Rupavahini with regard to the Covid vaccination drive.
Many had raised questions on social media after Rupavahini had revealed that over 100% of the population above the age of 30 have received atleast one dose of the Covid vaccine.
Commenting on the queries, Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told the media that the percentage of people vaccinated is calculated based on the estimated population.
He further explained that there are more people currently residing in several areas in comparison to the estimated population of the country.
He added the more people have taken the vaccine comparing to the estimated population of over 30s in the country.
Dr. Herath further said due to this, it is calculated that over 100% people have been vaccinated above the age of 30 as of now. (NewsWire)