(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised a coronavirus vaccine that Russia approved for use earlier this month as effective and safe.
 Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia. (photo: AFP/ VNA) |
In an interview with the state Rossia 24 TV channel released Thursday, Mr. Putin insisted that Sputnik V, the world’s first vaccine against coronavirus to receive a government go-ahead, was approved “in strict accordance with Russian laws” that are in line with “international practice and regulations.”
He said it’s completely obvious that this vaccine forms lasting immunity and it is safe. He said one of his daughters has already been vaccinated, developed antibodies and is feeling well.
Sputnik V COVI-19 vaccine developed by the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow has registered for widely-use on August 11.