Russia chooses less testing, faster production to win COVID-19 vaccine race
MOSCOW — Russia has made no secret of its intention to win the , claiming to have a viable and effective vaccine ready to launch into production in the coming weeks. But if Russia succeeds in being first to market with a vaccine, it will be a sign of the country’s appetite for risk as much as its scientific prowess. “Russia traditionally has been very strong in vaccines,” said Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, which is financing the vaccine trials, in an interview with NBC News. “The vaccine we have is actually ...
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