Prognosis
Putin Says Russia Faces Vaccine Production Problems, Slowing Rollout
- Number of daily vaccinations in Moscow down by 20% to 25%
- Health Ministry says Sputnik V Phase 3 trials are ongoing
A heath worker draws the 'Sputnik V' Covid-19 vaccine from a vial during a trial in Moscow.
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia is facing problems in its push to mass produce Covid-19 vaccines, as the number of inoculations in Moscow slowed.
“The only question now is how to ensure the required volume of industrial production,” Putin said at VTB Capital’s Russia Calling! forum Thursday. “There are certain problems associated with the presence or absence of the necessary equipment.”