China News Service, March 29. According to a Russian satellite network report on the 29th, Russian President Putin stated that according to the current rate of Russians being vaccinated against the new coronavirus, Russia will achieve herd immunity by the end of the summer of 2021.
Data map: Russian President Putin.
According to reports, Putin also pointed out that in order to achieve herd immunity, about 70% of the adult population needs to be vaccinated.
He said, "I think if we proceed at the current pace, we should reach this target before the end of summer."
Putin also said that once herd immunity is achieved, he can talk about lifting the epidemic prevention measures.