The World Health Organization expects to approve Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by mid-September. This was announced at a briefing by the organization’s assistant director general Mariangela Simao, quoted by “Focus“.
“We are currently carrying out legal proceedings with regard to Sputnik V. We also started analyzing this vaccine for inclusion in the COVAX portfolio, “said Simao.
She noted that she could not yet specify the exact dates for the completion of all necessary procedures, but the preparation is expected to be approved in the middle of next month.
Earlier it was reported that scientists in San Marino have estimated the effectiveness of “Sputnik V” at 99%. In addition, many foreign nationals go to the country who want to be vaccinated with the Russian vaccine. Most medical tourists come from Germany.
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