Russia is starting its Covid-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow inoculating those most at risk from the virus, BBC reported today. Russia is using its own vaccine Sputnik V, which was registered in August. Thousands of people have already registered to get the first of two jabs over the weekend, but it is unclear how much Russia can manufacture, BBC said. Producers are only expected to make two million doses of the vaccine by the end of the year. An online registration service allows city residents in the above professions aged 18-60 to book free appointments at 70 sites around the city.

Source: The Nation December 05, 2020 16:52 UTC