Russia on Saturday approved its main Covid vaccine, Sputnik V, for use by people over the age of 60. Russian news agencies cited the health ministry as saying the shot was tested on this age group separately.

Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60

Russia started distributing the Sputnik V COVID-19 shot via 70 clinics Saturday in its capital city. This marks the country's first mass vaccination against the disease.

Russia begins mass COVID-19 vaccination with its Sputnik V shot

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered mass COVID-19 vaccination to start next week in Russia.

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Russia will now start its vaccination drive from December 05, making it the first country to vaccinate citizens outside trials. Teachers and doctors would be the priority for the vaccination.

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With over 13 million cases and 570,000 deaths, the end of coronavirus is nowhere near. The world is desperate for a vaccine and Russia claims it has found one. The claim has offered everyone hope but could be a false one too.

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