Russia's coronavirus vaccine goes into production

Reuters | Published: August 15, 2020 15:19:19 | Updated: August 15, 2020 20:45:28

A handout photo provided by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) shows samples of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, in Moscow, Russia on August 6, 2020. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)/Handout via REUTERS

Russia has started manufacturing its new vaccine for Covid-19, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing the health ministry.

Russia has said the vaccine, developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute and the first for the coronavirus to go into production, will be rolled out by the end of this month. Some scientists said they fear Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety.