This is reported by TASS with reference to the statement of the fund.

“Ministry of Health of Russia, N.F.

Gamalei and RDIF announce the registration of a single-component vaccine "Sputnik Light" against a new coronavirus infection.

Sputnik Light is the first component of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the statement said.

Earlier, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov said that the Sputnik Light vaccine could be registered in May, and by the end of the year it is planned to produce more than 30 million doses per month.