“The first batch of vaccine against the new coronavirus infection COVID-19, developed by the N.N. Gamalea of ​​the Ministry of Health of Russia ", - Interfax quotes the statement of the press service of the Ministry of Health of Russia.

Earlier it was reported about the start of production of the Russian vaccine against coronavirus.

On August 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the registration of the COVID-19 vaccine in the country. It was named "Sputnik V".