Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that the country will register its second COVID-19 vaccine very soon.
“By the way, the second vaccine against coronavirus will be registered soon,” as reported by Sputnik quoting Putin while speaking to the Russian Upper House lawmakers.
On Tuesday, national consumer health watchdog said that another vaccine — developed by the Vector research centre and dubbed as EpiVacCorona would be registered by October 15.
Putin also complimented the country`s ability to counter the pathogen adding that the healthcare system is “now ready to efficiently counter` COVID-19.
“During the pandemic, we have perceived the value of every human life, the value of the heroic effort of healthcare workers, and of course, the enormous role that healthcare system`s efficiency plays for the society and the country. Over the past months,…