Sputnik V Vaccine

• Fully vaccinated but left out: Canada’s new border rules put some in a conundrum

  Recipients of Chinese and Russian COVID-19 vaccines that are not approved in Canada says the differential quarantine rules are an 'inconvenience' and 'unfair'.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2021
  
• Russia’s coronavirus vaccine is 91.6% effective, clinical trial results suggest

  Russia approved the vaccine in August, before the large-scale trial had begun, saying it was the first country to do so for a COVID-19 shot.

  World

  Feb 2, 2021
  
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• ‘No absolute confidence’: Rollout of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine tests public trust

  The Sputnik V vaccine has been met with skepticism, reflecting concerns about how it was rushed out while still in its late-stage testing to ensure its effectiveness and safety.

  World

  Dec 17, 2020
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• Russia claims its coronavirus vaccine ‘Sputnik V’ 92% effective

  Experts say Russian data is encouraging but warned that the results were only based on a small number of trial volunteers who had contracted COVID-19.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2020
• Scientists from 5 countries question accuracy of Russia coronavirus vaccine data

  The move highlights growing concern among scientists about the safety and efficacy of the Sputnik-V vaccine, which the government approved for use before completing full human trials.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2020
• Russia publishes results of coronavirus vaccine trial weeks after controversial approval

  The vaccine received government approval last month but drew considerable criticism from experts, as the shots had only been tested on several dozen people before being more widely administered.

  World

  Sep 4, 2020