Tuesday, December 14, 2021

SPUTNIK V FOR OMICRON VARIANT BEGINS PHASE 1 TRIAL

The maker of Russia's Sputnik V [vee] Covid-19 vaccine has begun phase 1 trials of a version specifically modified for the new Omicron variant.

In the meantime, the director of the Gamaleya Institute says it's unclear if Sputnik V is less effective against the Omicron variant — but research is underway and they may know as early as next week.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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