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World's first COVID-19 vaccine registered in Russia

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World's first COVID-19 vaccine registered in Russia


11.08.2020

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Russia became the first country in the world to register a vaccine against the new coronavirus infection. This was announced by the head of state Vladimir Putin at a meeting with members of the government, TASS reports.

The president clarified that the vaccine was registered in the morning of August 11. The tests confirmed its effectiveness, the vaccinated volunteers received stable immunity, all the necessary checks were carried out.

Health Minister Mikhail Murashko noted that employees of the Gamalei Center were working on the vaccine. Teachers and healthcare workers will be the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the minister, a number of states have shown interest in the Russian vaccine.

The vaccine was named Sputnik V. The developers said that it correlates with another historical event - the launch of the first artificial satellite of the planet in 1957. The title emphasizes the importance of creating a vaccine for the global community.

 Russkiy Mir 

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