Russia to sell 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to India: Source - GulfToday

Russia to sell 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to India: Source

  • 16 Sep 2020
Vaccine-COVID-19

Picture used for illustrative purpose. File

Russia's sovereign wealth fund has agreed a deal to sell 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik-V, to a major listed pharmaceutical company in India, a source close to the deal said on Wednesday. 

READ MORE

Cyprus says ready for a dialogue with Turkey but not under threats

Trump says coronavirus vaccine could be ready in a month

India's coronavirus cases surpass five million mark

Clinical trials of the Russian vaccine in India are expected to follow and to be held jointly with this firm, the source said. Both the trials and supply deal depend on domestic regulatory approval. 

Reuters

Related articles

UAE to conduct clinical trials of Russian vaccine

The results of the trials will be combined with the results of trials in Russia and other countries, in which volunteers are participating. The interim results will be released before the end of November.

13 Oct 2020

Palestinians due to receive first batch of Russian vaccine today

The shipment is due to be brought by a PA delegate into the occupied West Bank through Jordan, the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that the import had been approved by Israel’s health ministry.

19 Jan 2021

Vietnam to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine

The ministry did not say how many doses of the Russian vaccine it had ordered, or when it expected to receive them. Vietnam's own home-grown vaccine will be available by the end of 2021, the ministry said last month.

14 Aug 2020

VIDEO: Putin says Russia becomes first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine

The speed at which Russia is moving to roll out its vaccine highlights its determination to win the global race for an effective product, but has stirred concerns that it may be putting national prestige before sound science and safety.

12 Aug 2020

Most Popular Stories

Other Articles

Pakistan PM lauds UAE leadership for outstanding flood management

President Sheikh Mohamed received two phone calls from King Abdullah II and Shahbaz Sharif, in which they expressed their wishes for the safety of the UAE and its people following the difficult weather conditions and heavy rains that the country witnessed recently.

5 hours ago

UAE first country to deliver relief aid to Khan Younis

The humanitarian operation provided food, shelter tents, and basic supplies in light of the catastrophic conditions that the Strip has been going through for several months.

5 hours ago

Dubai intensifies field operations to restore normalcy after rain

The field emergency teams are equipped with extensive logistical support, including 146 heavy vehicles, 141 water pumps, 130 tanks, and 85 machines and light vehicles, to efficiently handle unexpected heavy rains.

7 hours ago

VIDEO: Sheikh Sultan directs assessment of damage resulting from weather impacts in Sharjah

Sharjah Ruler commended the efforts of field teams, including government and military personnel, as well as citizens and residents volunteers, for their dedication and great efforts in managing the weather impact and ensuring the safety of all individuals...

8 hours ago