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German health experts have said they are optimistic that the Russian COVID-19 vaccine will be approved for use in the EU. The comments come after Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn had said COVID-19 vaccines from China and Russia could be used in Europe to overcome the EU’s supply shortage.
Such a move, however, could be a geopolitical victory for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
“Regardless of the country in which a vaccine is manufactured, if they are safe and effective, they can help cope with the pandemic,” Spahn had told the
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper. He also had added that like other vaccines, it was important for the Chinese and Russian jabs to be thoroughly reviewed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
China, Russia vaccine development offers hope to ease white-hot global vaccine scuffle
Zhao Yusha Published: Feb 03, 2021 09:22 PM
Kazakh deputy health minister Erlan Kiyasov receives Sputnik V vaccine at a local hospital in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, on Feb. 1, 2021. Kazakhstan began its coronavirus vaccination campaign Monday using Russian-made Sputnik V. According to the ministry, the vaccination, carried out on a voluntary and free basis, will continue until the end of 2021 and will cover up to 6 million people. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)
The impressive 92 percent protection rate of Russia s Sputnik V vaccine offers an opportunity for China and Russia, the two shepherds of global COVID-19 vaccine developers, to join hands on world vaccine distribution, help ease the white-hot global vaccine scuffle, and offer hope to control the pandemic, Chinese scientists said.
Health Minister Jens Spahn says there is no obstacle to the use of the Sputnik V and Sinopharm vaccines if they receive EU approval. Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to hold a summit Monday to overcome a vaccine shortage.
Health Minister Jens Spahn says there is no obstacle to the use of the Sputnik V and Sinopharm vaccines if they receive EU approval. Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to hold a summit Monday to overcome a vaccine shortage.