Russia before August 15, approve the use of vaccines against coronavirus

Russia is the first country in the world that would approve of a vaccine against coronavirus. This was stated by CNN, the CEO of the Russian direct investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev, comparing vaccine development with the launch of the first satellite of the Earth.

“It’s like the time of launch of the satellite. The Americans were surprised when they heard the signal. It’s the same with this vaccine. Russia will be first” – said Dmitriev. He added that the development of vaccines Russian scientists “focused not on being first, and to protect people.” The channel also quoted the words of a number of Russian officials that was developed by the center Gamalei the vaccine can be approved for use until mid-August and even earlier. First it is planned to vaccinate health care workers.

A vaccine developed at the National research center of epidemiology and Microbiology them. Gamalei. Its clinical trials were carried out from mid-June in Sechenovskiy University and military hospital. Burdenko. The first group of volunteers was discharged 15 July, the second on 20 July. The head of The Russian direct investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said earlier that the mass production is planned to begin in August. The results of the research data will be transferred to the Ministry of health, the Ministry will decide on the use of the vaccine. After program registration will begin the third phase of the vaccine trials ‒ those who were projektiniai will ask about possible resulting side effects.