Sputnik-V specifically designed to counter the more lethal Delta variant of novel coronavirus will be available soon. The booster shot will be offered to other vaccine manufacturers, RDIF stated in a tweet.Gamaleya, however, did not share the details about which manufacturers will receive these booster shots or how effective they will be against the Delta variant.The Delta variant (B.1.617.2), first discovered in India, has been a menace around the world.
It has been held responsible for rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths around the world. The devastating second Covid-19 wave in India has been attributed to this variant and has given rise to fears over a third wave.