Russia supplies a batch of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to Armenia
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko handed over samples of the Russian coronavirus vaccine to Armenia's Health Minister Arsen Torosyan, Interfax news agency reported.
"We have brought samples of Russian vaccine and want to hand over," the Russian minister said at the meeting with his Armenian counterpart. He noted that Russian medics are ready to support their Armenian colleagues with consultation and trails.
To remind, Russia registered Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus on August 11. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center and passed clinical trials in June-July. It is based on a known platform previously used for other vaccines. The Healthcare Ministry noted that the experience of use of similar preparations shows that they are capable of providing a lengthy immunity of up to two years.