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Sputnik V vaccine

Volunteers break rank to raise doubts in trial of Russia's second COVID-19 vaccine

Volunteers break rank to raise doubts in trial of Russia's second COVID-19 vaccine

Published 26 Mar, 2021 07:10pm
  • The break-away group is led by trial volunteer Andrey Krinitsky, who is not a scientist. The group's findings were made public in an open letter on their blog on Wednesday.
  • EpiVacCorona, Russia's second vaccine to be registered, is a synthetic peptide vaccine which uses a different technology from the better-known Sputnik V shot.
Russia delivers Sputnik V vaccine to St Petersburg after shortage problems

Russia delivers Sputnik V vaccine to St Petersburg after shortage problems

Published 19 Mar, 2021 08:56pm
  • Russia has said it has vaccinated 3.5 million of its 144 million population with both shots of the Sputnik V vaccine since it began in early December.
  • On Friday, St Petersburg, a city of more than 5 million, received 15,300 doses of the two-component vaccine, the municipal authority said on its website.
Developers of Russian Sputnik V vaccine doubt EU regulator's neutrality, want apology

Developers of Russian Sputnik V vaccine doubt EU regulator's neutrality, want apology

Published 09 Mar, 2021 09:01pm
  • "We demand a public apology from EMA's Christa Wirthumer-Hoche for her negative comments..., (which) raise serious questions about possible political interference in the ongoing EMA review," the developers wrote on the official Sputnik V Twitter account.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Wirthumer-Hoche's statement regrettable and inappropriate.
EU says no talks under way to buy Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

EU says no talks under way to buy Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Published 04 Mar, 2021 06:15pm
  • "Currently no talks are ongoing to integrate the Sputnik vaccine in the portfolio," a Commission spokesman told a news conference.
  • Earlier on Thursday, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said it had begun a rolling review of the Sputnik V vaccine, which could lead to its approval for use in all 27 EU countries.
Russian scientists say Sputnik V performs well against COVID mutations

Russian scientists say Sputnik V performs well against COVID mutations

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:08pm
  • "(A) recent study carried out by the Gamaleya Centre in Russia showed that revaccination with Sputnik V vaccine is working very well against new coronavirus mutations, including the UK and South African strains of coronavirus.
  • We believe that vector-based vaccines are actually better for future revaccinations than vaccines based on other platforms.
Argentine lab says agrees deal to produce Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Argentine lab says agrees deal to produce Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Published 26 Feb, 2021 08:09pm
  • Argentina was one of the first countries in the region to sign an agreement with Russia to buy Sputnik V and has already received 1.22 million doses from the Russian Gamaleya Institute.
  • This potential development will be carried out with the participation of Hetero Labs Limited, a laboratory established in India, with whom Laboratorios Richmond has had a strategic alliance for more than 25 years.
Gaza launches COVID-19 vaccinations, with just 22,000 doses

Gaza launches COVID-19 vaccinations, with just 22,000 doses

Published 22 Feb, 2021 06:10pm
  • I am proud the health sector was able to overcome this difficult time, with limited resources but great dedication.
  • Those vaccinated received instruction cards telling them to continue wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.
Dr.Reddy's seeks Indian emergency use authorization for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Dr.Reddy's seeks Indian emergency use authorization for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Published 19 Feb, 2021 06:16pm
  • The approval of the Sputnik V vaccine would bolster India's immunisation campaign, which on Friday crossed the 10 million mark. The country aims to inoculate 300 million people by August.
  • Shares of the company, which had fallen as much as 1.9%, reversed course to trade 1.4% higher following the news.
Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 92% effective in fighting COVID-19

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 92% effective in fighting COVID-19

Published 02 Feb, 2021 07:51pm
  • Experts said the Phase III trial results meant the world had another effective weapon to fight the deadly pandemic and justified to some extent Moscow’s decision to roll out the vaccine before final data had been released.
  • The results were based on data from 19,866 volunteers, of whom a quarter received a placebo, the researchers, led by the Gamaleya Institute’s Denis Logunov, said in The Lancet.
Mexico eyes delivery of Russian Sputnik V vaccine next week

Mexico eyes delivery of Russian Sputnik V vaccine next week

Published 26 Jan, 2021 08:37pm
  • Ferrer said the finishing touches were being put on the contract for the deal, and that it could be signed on Tuesday.
  • Mexico is trying to secure as much vaccine supply as possible amid delays of some products and has said it plans to administer 7.4 million doses of Sputnik V through March.
Iran urges Biden to lift sanctions affecting medicines as it fights COVID-19

Iran urges Biden to lift sanctions affecting medicines as it fights COVID-19

Published 26 Jan, 2021 07:55pm
  • Tehran also said it had approved Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine for domestic use, and that it was trying to buy vaccines from AstraZeneca and other companies.
  • He also threatened that Iran would block short-notice inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities by the United Nations atomic agency if Washington did not lift sanctions.
Russia's RDIF signs vaccine production deal with Turkey

Russia's RDIF signs vaccine production deal with Turkey

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:58pm
  • RDIF added that it had begun transferring the production technology to Turkey.
  • RDIF has also signed deals to produce Sputnik V with manufacturers in South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Mexico plans to administer 7.4mn doses of Sputnik V vaccine by end-March

Mexico plans to administer 7.4mn doses of Sputnik V vaccine by end-March

Published 19 Jan, 2021 09:46pm
  • The country could start receiving supplies of the vaccine as soon as next week, according to the plan presented during President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's daily morning news conference.
  • Government officials say Mexico is set to purchase 12 million doses of the Russian vaccine.
Russia's second vaccine '100pc effective', watchdog tells media

Russia's second vaccine '100pc effective', watchdog tells media

Published 19 Jan, 2021 05:42pm
  • The data, based on Phase I and II trials, were released before the start of a larger Phase III trial which would normally involve thousands of participants and a placebo group as a comparison.
  • The effectiveness of the vaccine is made up of its immunological effectiveness and preventative effectiveness.
Paraguay approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Paraguay approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Published 15 Jan, 2021 05:05pm
  • The Russian Direct Investment Fund said the vaccine had been granted emergency use authorisation by Paraguay's regulators.
  • Other countries that approved the vaccine in this way so far include Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela, Algeria and Serbia.
One-dose Sputnik V vaccine to have 73-85pc efficacy

One-dose Sputnik V vaccine to have 73-85pc efficacy

Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:15pm
  • Authorities said on Monday that Russia would conduct a clinical trial of a one-dose version of its coronavirus vaccine.
  • It as a possible "temporary" solution to help countries with high infection rates make the drug go further.
Russia to submit Sputnik V vaccine for EU approval, says RDIF chief

Russia to submit Sputnik V vaccine for EU approval, says RDIF chief

Published 14 Jan, 2021 04:46pm
  • Peer-reviewed results of the vaccine would be released shortly and would demonstrate its high efficacy, fund chief Kirill Dmitriev said.
  • Sputnik V would be produced in seven countries. He added that regulators in nine countries are expected to approve the vaccine for domestic use this month.
Mexico to conclude Sputnik vaccine approval process quickly

Mexico to conclude Sputnik vaccine approval process quickly

Published 12 Jan, 2021 08:15pm
  • Mexico was considering acquiring 24 million doses of Sputnik V.
  • Separately, Lopez Obrador said his government would not be reserving information on Mexico's vaccine contracts despite officials previously saying they would be withheld for five years.
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