Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to take the coronavirus vaccine. He will receive 'Sputnik-5'.
Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the announcement on state television on Sunday.
Peskov said the president had informed; He will receive the vaccine. He is now waiting for the formalities to be completed.
Last August, Russia approved the first Sputnik-5 vaccine. It is the first corona vaccine to receive state approval in the world. According to Russia, their "Sputnik-5" vaccine is 95 percent effective.
Voluntary vaccination began in Russia in December. Its activities are already underway.
Several other international media outlets have reported that President Putin, 68, has decided to take the vaccine.
Putin says Russian-made vaccines are effective and safe. I see no reason not to take the vaccine. Adequate amount of vaccine will actually get him.
Since the outbreak of the corona, Putin has taken part in various state affairs online. He has been seen to be strict in various issues including health rules in the country. When the coroner's ticker trial began last August; Putin then announced that one of his daughters would take part in the trial.
