Russia Releases the Sputnik V Vaccine For Civilians

Russia's Health Ministry Mikhail Murashko stated on September 7, 2020, 'that the first batch of Sputnik V vaccine has been produced for civilian circulation,' reported the Tass news agency. Previously, Minister Murashko explained that civilian production at this stage, 'meant vaccination of citizens from the risk groups, namely teachers and doctors, would be carried out simultaneously with post-registration clinical trials.'

On August 15, the Health Ministry announced the launch of the Sputnik V vaccine production.