The fight against coronavirus, which has been going on in hospitals for months, has, in fact, turned into a secret war between states. Faced with the spread of the infection in China, countries that were unprepared in every way sought to find a vaccine, medicine or vaccine against COVID-19 and tried to become the hero of the century.
During this time, there have been reports of tests of the vaccine in many European countries, even in Africa.
The secret and open disputes between the United States and Russia are also reflected in this issue.
According to Qadin.Net Baku TV, the US government, which has been struggling with the vaccine since March, said it would take 4-6 weeks to start production in the middle of last month.
President Donald Trump announced to the world that he was ready to share the coronavirus vaccine with other countries. The US government has allocated about half a billion dollars (AZN 850 million) for the development of this vaccine. More than 30,000 volunteers took part in the tests.
During this period, Russia did not stand idle. Our northern neighbor, who has been testing the drugs he has been preparing since May on either medical staff or military personnel, said two days ago that the vaccine was ready and registered.
Although Russia has said it is ready to produce 500 million doses of the vaccine, 600 million has been heard from the United States. Anthony Fauchi, a senior infectious disease specialist in the United States, said he had doubts about the safety of the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine. Just like German Health Minister Jens Spahn.
Although the vaccination is voluntary in both countries, Russia has said it will do so free of charge.
The United States has made a very sensible statement at a time when Russia's vaccination is in doubt. The government has taken a good step in gaining the trust of some people, saying it will only allow the use of coronavirus vaccines if they are proven to be safe.
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko has reacted to criticism from his foreign colleagues about the world's first registered COVID-19 vaccine, calling it completely unfounded.
In any case, the WHO has said it is monitoring the Russian vaccine and will conduct an investigation.
People who have been suffering from this pandemic for months now are only interested in finding the right way out, not the country of origin.
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