Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the registration of the world’s ‘first’ vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
President Putin asserted that the vaccine underwent successful tests and even shared that one of his daughters already got a shot of the vaccine and is feeling well.
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“This morning, for the first time in the world, a vaccine against the new coronavirus was registered,” said Putin during a televised video conference call in Russia.
Authorities assured that among the first batch of vaccine recipients will be medical workers, the elderly, teachers, and other risk groups.
Earlier, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for pledging assistance for the Philippines as the latter offered to supply the COVID-19 vaccine once available.
“Someday we will, makabayad man kami sa utang ng loob sa inyo, but I promise you that the Philippines and Russia would remain friends forever,” said President Duterte.
