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What we know about the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine

First greeted with scepticism, experts have since been convinced of the effectiveness of the Russian coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, with positive results published in The Lancet medical journal yesterday.
News Lens • 03 Feb 21

Lancet study says Sputnik V vaccine 91.6% effective

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, according to results published today that independent experts said allayed transparency concerns over the jab, which Moscow is already rolling out.
Coronavirus • 02 Feb 21

EU agrees deal for 160 million doses of Moderna vaccine

The European Union has reached a deal with US biotech firm Moderna for the supply of up to 160 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, the President of the European Commission has said.
Coronavirus • 24 Nov 20

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