Russia has given regulatory approval to what it claims is the world's first coronavirus vaccine.And President Vladimir Putin is so confident he said he has already given the vaccine to his daughter, television channel Dozhd reports.
Russia's health ministry has given regulatory approval for the Covid-19 vaccine, developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute, after less than two months of human testing, President Putin said on Tuesday.If legitimate, the move paves the way for mass inoculation even as the final stages of clinical trials to test safety and efficacy continue.Speaking at the announcement, President Putin said he now hopes Russia will start mass production of the vaccine.The vaccine will be available to Russian citizens from January.
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