Melita Vuinovich, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Russia, spoke about the dialogue with the developers of the Russian vaccine against coronavirus. Her words were broadcast on the Russia 24 TV channel by TASS.
In particular, the parties are discussing the procedure for evaluating the vaccine, Vujnovic said. “The Russian developers have handed over the files to WHO like other developers,” she said. According to her, after the completion of the drug development procedure, the organization will make a statement.
The specialist also added that with enough vaccines by the end of next year, about two billion people will be vaccinated against coronavirus.
On August 11, Vladimir Putin announced the registration of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. Development of the Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. N.F. Gamalei became the world's first registered vaccine against COVID-19. This is an adenoviral drug based on another adenovirus. At the same time, the coronavirus gene is built into the adenovirus – when it enters the cells, it begins to form a protein that produces immunity.
