coronavirus vaccine, which has been named "Sputnik V" after the Soviet-era satellite that was the first launched into space in 1957.
The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya research institute in Moscow in coordination with the Russian defence ministry.But Russia raised concerns among some scientists by announcing that the vaccine had received approval before full clinical trials has been completed.Many top leaders of Russia including Vladimir Zhirinovsky have already taken the vaccine.
Russian authorities say that bulk deliveries of the vaccine to the regions are scheduled to begin in November. Earlier the Healthcare Ministry reported that the first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine was released for civilian circulation and teachers and.