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Russia has become the first country to approve a vaccine against Covid-19, according to its president Vladimir Putin.
Final “phase III” clinical trials for the vaccine, where it is given to large numbers of people, are still in process to establish whether it is safe and effective. “As far as I know, a vaccine against a new coronavirus infection has been registered this morning, for the first time in the world,” he said.
The announcement has been hailed in Moscow as evidence of the country’s scientific prowess, but there are concerns Russia is prioritising national prestige over science and safety.
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