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First batch of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 jabs delivered to India as country expands its vaccine drive to entire adult population
India has received its first batch of the Russian-made Sputnik V jab. Heavily hit by a new wave of Covid-19 infections, the country has expanded its vaccination drive in a bid to inoculate its entire adult population.
May 1, 2021 13:06
Russia & Former Soviet Union
Creators of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 jab slam ‘fake news’ from Brazil after country’s regulator Anvisa refuses to approve it
The decision by Brazil's health agency to delay the approval of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is entirely political and has nothing to do with science or the body's access to information, according to the jab's developer.
Apr 29, 2021 15:06
Russia & Former Soviet Union
Brazil rejects Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, citing ‘uncertain’ data – creator says decision is political & driven by US
The maker of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine believes the US has pressured Brazil into refusing approval of its formula for political reasons. Brazil’s health regulator says there are “inherent risks” and defects with the jab.
Apr 27, 2021 08:32
Russia & Former Soviet Union
Vaccine passports? EU to reopen to American tourists this summer, but travelers must have proof of ‘APPROVED’ jabs, Brussels says
Americans will be able to travel to the EU this summer when the bloc’s nations reopen for tourism, the head of the European Commission has said – but only those who show proof of vaccination with an “approved” jab will be let in.
Apr 26, 2021 21:32
World News
Three-month pause between doses of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine possible & may be beneficial efficacy-wise, says developer
Taking a longer pause between the two required shots of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 to speed up the global immunization campaign is viable, and may even build up a stronger immune response, its developer has said.
Apr 26, 2021 12:46
Russia & Former Soviet Union
It’s globally praised, works well & is registered in 60 nations, so why do more Russians not want the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine?
In August last year, Russia became the first country in the world to register a vaccine against Covid-19. Despite Sputnik V's well-earned global reputation, domestic uptake has been disappointingly slow but there are many reasons.
Apr 26, 2021 09:20
Russia & Former Soviet Union