Lao gov't mulls trial of Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine


By EPocky
  • World
  • Wednesday, 16 Dec 2020

VIENTIANE, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities have considered the provision of the Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V after its certification in Russia is complete.

According to local daily Vientiane Times on Wednesday, Lao Minister of Science and Technology Boviengkham Vongdara and Minister of Health Bounkong Syhavong held a teleconference with Russia's State Research Center to discuss the possibility of COVID-19 vaccination trials in cooperation with Russia.

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