This was announced by the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

As a booster, Sputnik Light significantly increases the viral neutralizing activity against the omicron variant 2-3 months after revaccination, ”the RDIF said.

The fund said that Sputnik Light is expected to provide reliable protection against severe illness and hospitalization in the event of a new COVID-19 strain.

The RDIF also reported that Sputnik V demonstrates high neutralizing activity against the omicron variant and should provide strong protection against severe cases of illness and hospitalizations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Sputnik V works "perhaps even more efficiently in the fight against omicron than other vaccines used in the world."