Kazakh Signs Vaccine Supply Agreement with Russia
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Kazakhstan has agreed to receive supplies of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine through consultations with the Russian government, local media including Nur Kazakhstan reported on the 26th (local time).
According to the report, Alexey Tsoy, Kazakhstan's Minister of Health, met with Mikhail Murashko, Russia's Minister of Health, the day before and signed a contract to supply the Russian-developed COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V."
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The vaccine will be delivered to Kazakhstan after undergoing related testing phases, and the Kazakh government expects that about 2 million people will be able to receive the vaccine free of charge.
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