Popova declared Russia's sovereignty in providing vaccines

Russia is absolutely sovereign in terms of vaccine and diagnostic safety. This was announced on February 4 by the head of Rospotrebnadzor, Anna Popova.

"In terms of vaccine safety and diagnostic safety, the Russian Federation is absolutely sovereign," Popova said.

She also noted that due to the constant development of circulating virus strains, it is necessary to constantly change vaccines. According to her, Russia's scientists and manufacturing forces are "fully prepared for this."

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with members of the government on January 21 that the pharmaceutical industry in Russia has made a huge step in recent years. According to the head of state, pharmaceuticals is one of those areas where much needs to be done to increase Russia's independence.

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