Several Armenian volunteers to sign up for Russian Covid-19 vaccine’s trials
A group of Armenian volunteers will be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus with Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, Spokeswoman at the ministry of health Alina Nikoghosyan has told Roa Novosti.
The source reminds that Russian health minister handed over samples of the vaccine to his Armenian counterpart during the recent trip to Yerevan. "We have received only few samples and they will be tested on several volunteers," Nikoghosyan has said.
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.