[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] Russian authorities have approved the phase 2 clinical trial (phase 2) of the spray-type version of the COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V,' Interfax news agency reported on the 12th (local time).


According to the news agency, the Russian Ministry of Health approved the phase 2 trial of the spray-type Sputnik V vaccine the day before. The phase 2 trial will be conducted at the 'Eco-Safety Research Center' in Saint Petersburg until December 31, 2023. The spray-type Sputnik V vaccine requires two doses.



Sputnik V is a vector-based vaccine created by inserting the COVID-19 virus gene into a harmless carrier (vector), the cold adenovirus. Currently, 70 countries, including Russia, have approved the use of the Sputnik V vaccine.


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