Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced that he obtained the COVID19 vaccine today under the strict advice of doctors.

Premadasa previously said he would not obtain the vaccine until the last citizen of the country is vaccinated.

"Under the strict instructions of doctors who treated me for COVID I proceeded to get vaccinated today. Doctors strongly warned me that failure to get vaccinated may result in a recurrence of COVID which may be fatal. In the context of my present health condition I acceded to their directive," Premadasa said.

He was tested positive for COVID19 once and recovered after treatment.