“The fact that we are already ready to register a vaccine against coronavirus is a very positive signal. Because it shows that our science - both medical and biological - is at the forefront. The most important question for a vaccine is its effectiveness and safety. I understand that the effectiveness has already been identified. But I am convinced that our scientists and medical industry leaders are very attentive to this issue. Therefore, on the one hand, this is very good news, and on the other, we must understand that the security issue requires a long-term check, ”Tumusov said.
Deputy Minister of Health of Russia Oleg Gridnev previously said that registration of the vaccine developed in the center of Gamaleya could take place on August 12.
According to him, healthcare workers and elderly people will be vaccinated with the first appropriate vaccine.