“Sputnik V continues to confidently conquer Europe,” anchor Olga Skabeyeva declared on the Russia-1 state TV channel. Sputnik V is a viral vector vaccine, which uses a harmless virus that carries genetic material to stimulate the immune system. In India, which has been pledged 125 million doses, the vaccine is undergoing studies to determine if it produces a comparable immune response. Brazil’s health ministry said it is negotiating to purchase 10 million doses, but the nation’s regulatory agency has yet to authorize its use. Mexico signed a deal for 24 million doses and was hoping to receive 400,000 in February but got only 200,000.

Source: Egypt Independent March 07, 2021 07:52 UTC