The WHO told about the discussion with the "Vector" center of the vaccine against COVID-19

She stated that WHO "had good discussions with Russian vaccine developers."

“Our relations with Russia are good, as well as with other countries with which we communicate ... We had a good teleconference with the developers of the second Russian vaccine - the Vector Institute.

They shared information with us and asked for clarification on what recommendations we can give on research, prequalification, and political strategy, "RIA Novosti Swaminathan quotes.

According to her, "it was a good dialogue", which the WHO "suggested to continue."

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the registration of the second Russian vaccine against coronavirus infection, EpiVacCorona, developed by the Vector Center for Virology and Biotechnology.

Professor of the Department of Virology at the Belozersky Institute of Moscow State University, Alexei Agranovsky, in an interview with URA.RU, assessed the immunity of those vaccinated against COVID-19.