Mexico could begin testing a Russian-licensed coronavirus vaccine as early as next month. Russia became the first country to license a vaccine last week when President Vladimir Putin announced its approval, although only a few dozen people have tested the vaccine. The World Health Organization is withholding approval because the Russian vaccine has not passed the extensive trials usually required before a vaccine is licensed. Mexico is also working with vaccine producers in Britain, the United States and China to acquire a vaccine soon as possible for its people. Mexico has confirmed more than 540,000 coronavirus cases, and more than 59,000 people have died.

Source: Ethiopian News August 21, 2020 09:22 UTC