Russia becomes first country to register Coronavirus vaccine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the coronavirus vaccine developed in the country as fit for human use, after going through due registration and verification

Speaking at a government meeting, Putin said that the vaccine has proven efficient during tests, offering a lasting immunity from the coronavirus.

He emphasized that the vaccine underwent the necessary tests and that one of his two daughters has received a shot of the vaccine and is feeling well.

Russian authorities have said that medical workers, teachers and other risk groups will be the first to be inoculated.

Russia is the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, although many scientists in the country and abroad have been sceptical, questioning the decision to register the vaccine before phase 3 trials which  last for months and involve thousands of people.