Virology

Vladimir Putin: We Registered the First COVID-19 Vaccine, My Daughter Is Vaccinated

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the registration of the world's first vaccine against coronavirus infection.

"As far as I know, this morning, for the first time in the world, a vaccine against COVID-19 was registered," the president said. He added that one of his daughters has already been vaccinated and is feeling well.

Turkey advancing toward vaccine: Technology minister

Turkish scientists have come to the animal experiment phase to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, the country's technology and industry minister said on May 8. 

Three universities came to the animal experimentation stage for a recombinant vaccine, and one even launched trials, Mustafa Varank said in a TV appearance.

Pandemic Revives Debate over Fallen Croatian Vaccine Giant

But while Croatian media have speculated that the IMZ could play an even greater role in the fight against the pandemic, Jagarinec says it is not so simple.

The Institute, which churned out bacterial and viral vaccines, lost its production license in 2013 and its premises have fallen into disrepair.

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