COVID-19:Russia Releases First Vaccine To commence Administations In Humans

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President Vladimir Putin of Russia, said his country has made history by becoming the first in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human trials, Daily Mail UK reports.

The development opens the door for the mass inoculation of the Russian population even as the final stage of clinical trials to test safety and efficacy is still on.

The speed at which Russia is advancing to roll out its vaccine highlights its determination to win the global race for an effective product but has raised concerns that it might be putting national prestige before sound science and safety.

   

Russisn Vaccine Being Now Administered To Humans For Immunization Against Corona Virus

Speaking at a government meeting on state television, Putin stated that the vaccine developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute, was safe and that it had even been inoculated to one of his daughters.

He declared:"I know that it works quite effectively, forms strong immunity, and I repeat, it has passed all the needed checks."

He expressed his hoped to see  his country starting soon a mass production of the vaccine.

More than 100 possible vaccines are being developed around the world in a move to try to stop the COVID-19 pandemic.

At least four vaccines are in final Phase III human trials, according to World Health Organisation report.


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