Despite warnings from public health officials to the contrary, Russia has approved a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 for public use ahead of completion of clinical trials
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Mass COVID-19 Public Vaccination Planned in Russia in October

According to the Russian health minister Mikhail Murashko, the program will first vaccinate doctors and teachers provided their first vaccine receives regulatory approval this month.
Russia: We have an Effective Treatment for COVID-19, Available this Month
Russia is claiming to be the first to bring to market a effective, direct-acting antiviral drug to treat symptoms of COVID-19.