Russia authorizes ‘Sputnik Light’ one dose COVID-19 vaccine – Roya News English

  • Date: 06-May-2021
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Russia authorizes ‘Sputnik Light’ one dose COVID-19 vaccine – Roya News English

Thursday, the Russian government officially approved its fourth coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik Light, according to statements from the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).

Only one dose of the Sputnik Light vaccine is required, in comparison to the two-dose Sputnik V vaccine.

Researchers and experts claim it has an efficacy rate of up to 79.4 percent, hoping it will speed up immunization against COVID-19.