The process of considering an application at the World Health Organization for approval of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use is expected to resume soon, Izvestia TV channel reported.
There are several legal procedures left to complete. WHO is asking for additional data on the drug. In addition, the organization wants to resume inspection at facilities in Russia.
The WHO also notes that they work with the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation almost daily.
Italian Ambassador to Moscow Giorgio Starace said that the country is interested in speeding up the procedure for the recognition of “Sputnik V” in the European Union. He noted that the restoration of tourist and business flows from our country largely depends on the registration of the vaccine in the EU.
The Izvestia TV channel is available in the packages of cable operators, in Moscow it is located on the 26th button. The channel is also broadcast live on the iz.ru website.