Putin announces official registration of first coronavirus vaccine and reveals one of his own daughters has already been inoculated – despite the jab not passing clinical trials
- Russia’s President made the announcement at a government meeting today
- He said the vaccine has proved efficient during tests and gives lasting immunity
- Putin claimed his daughter is feeling well after being administered the shot
Vladimir Putin has announced the the official registration of a coronavirus vaccine and revealed that one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
The Russian President made the bombshell announcement during a government meeting Tuesday.
He claimed the vaccine has proven efficient during tests and that it offers lasting immunity from coronavirus.
Putin, 67, also claimed that one of his two daughters has been given a shot and that she was feeling well.
He did not reveal whether it was Maria or Katerina who received the vaccine.
Putin has claimed that one of his two daughters has been inoculated
Russian authorities have said that medical workers, teachers and other risk groups will be the first to be inoculated.
Many scientists in the country and abroad have been skeptical, however, questioning the decision to register the vaccine before Phase 3 trials have begun.
These trials usually last for months and involve thousands of people to ensure vaccine efficiency and safety.