The good example to the Russians was set, according to the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin being vaccinated against COVID-19. In fact, in three weeks he is expected to take the second dose.
Putin received the first dose yesterday but refused to reveal which of the three Russian vaccines he received, according to the Kremlin. No photos or videos have been released since yesterday’s vaccination.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov also said the production vaccines in Russia was not enough to meet demand in its regions at the beginning of the year, but since then production has increased. Demand for the vaccine in Russia is growing, but not at a rapid pace, he told reporters.
Putin said on Monday that the decision to vaccinate was voluntary for the Russians, according to Reuters, citing Reuters. The Russian president said that 4.3 million Russians have received two doses of the vaccine so far, that the production of vaccines for domestic use is a priority and that production needs to be increased.
Russia has a population of about 144 million.
The best-known Russian coronavirus vaccine is Sputnik V. Moscow has also given emergency approval for two other drugs, EpiVacCorona and CoviVac.

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