Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Planters' Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday called on government and Public health officials to ensure that estate sector workers are made a top priority in the COVID-19 vaccination drive, given their essential contributions to the national economy.

In the backdrop where COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise both locally and globally, while preparations are already underway for the 2nd phase of the vaccine drive, PA Media Spokesperson, Dr. Roshan Rajadurai reiterated that the health and safety of estate communities must be ensured.

"Through the concerted efforts of RPC management working closely with government and public health officials, we were able to ensure strict health, hygiene, and social distanci...