47.5 million vaccinated in full in Russia
Herd immunity in Russia to the coronavirus infection is currently estimated at 45%, the country's anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Saturday.
"As of October 15, 51 mln people have been vaccinated with the first component, 47.5 mln have been vaccinated in full. Russia’s herd immunity is estimated at 45%," TASS news agency reported.
More than 7.9 mln people have had coronavirus infection in Russia, according to the crisis center.
According to Russia's health authorities, at least 80% of the population should be vaccinated for reaching herd immunity in Russia. It is more than 90 mln people, Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said, adding that it would be possible to reach that level by November 1, 2021.