COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, developed by Russia’s Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology (Photo: AFP/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has
ordered from some partners, including in Russia and the UK, spokeswoman
of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang told a regular press conference on
October 15.
Replying to a question about Vietnam’s
development and production of COVID-19 vaccines, Hang noted that aside from
, the Government has also paid particular attention
to and ordered relevant agencies to promptly conduct research to produce
vaccines in the country.
It has also bolstered coordination with
prestigious vaccine producers and suppliers around the world, in order to
secure vaccines as soon as possible, she said, adding that Vietnam has
also adopted policies and regulations so that the receipt, transport,
preservation, distribution, and use of vaccines is carried out swiftly once
they are available.
She cited the as saying the
country has ordered vaccines from partners in Russia and the UK.
Vaccine supply depends on the progress of
clinical tests and Vietnam has maintained close contact with partners to remain
updated on the situation, according to Hang.
She added that Vietnam wishes to have vaccines,
medicine, and treatment regimens for COVID-19 shortly, so as to contain and
eradiate the dangerous pandemic./.
Source: VietnamPlus
