A drug from COVID-19 is being tested in the Russian Federation. The World Health Organization has already announced its desire to cooperate with our country.
WHO Chief Scientist Sumiya Swaminathan said the organization looks forward to fruitful cooperation with Russia on the COVID-19 vaccine.
“We are aware that Avifavir is being tested. Two or three drug tests are underway, so we are waiting for the results, ”she said in an interview with
The woman also added that WHO is interested in the “Russian vaccine”. Note: so far, our country does not take part in the “Tests of Solidarity” – this is a program that was launched by WHO on March 18 to exchange data on various types of coronavirus treatment in the world.
It involves testing drugs against COVID-19 and identifying the most effective ones. 45 countries took part in the program. Russia, China, Great Britain, France and the United States, according to RIA Novosti, did not join it.
In Russia, a vaccine is currently being tested, which was created at the Gamaleya Research Center. The Department of Defense reported that the volunteers were feeling well.
Testing is also taking place at the Sechenov University. In addition, three vaccine prototypes developed at the Vector Center have been successfully tested.
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