Sputnik V vaccine supply hindered due to spike in COVID cases in Russia

7 July 2021 04:01 am Views - 1254

The supply of Sputnik V Covid -19 vaccines has been slowed due to the spike of cases in Russia warranting the manufacturer to meet the increasing local demand, a Minister said yesterday .

A dispatch of 50,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccines was to be delivered last night. Besides, a similar amount was expected next week .

However , State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Prof. Channa Jayasumana told Daily Mirror that Sri Lanka expected much larger consignments of vaccines from Russia (KELUM BANDARA)