Russia’s search for the vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is almost done with the Gamelei Center in Moscow set to register the drug this August 12.
Deputy Health Minister Oleg Gridnev revealed that among the first who will be given priority for the vaccine will be the country’s medical workers, as well as the elderly, according to reports from Russia Today.
“The registration of the vaccine developed at the Gamelei Center will take place on August 12. Now the last stage, the third, is underway. This is the testing part and is extremely important. We have to understand that the vaccine itself must be safe,” said Gridnev as cited by RIA Novosti.
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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.
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Russia’s Health Ministry stated that Gamelei Center’s document registration, including data from clinical trials, are now under examination.
“The issue of its registration will be decided upon the results of the examination,” said the official statement from the Health Ministry.
Meanwhile, Mikhail Murashko, senior minister at the same department, announced that nationwide mass vaccination is slated this coming October. He assured that all expenses will be paid for by the government.
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