The governor of the Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, said on August 19 that he is in the control group for testing the Russian vaccine against coronavirus.
“I myself applied to the research institute, knowing that there will be tests on volunteers, the first stage has passed, the second is underway. Two weeks ago, I was vaccinated against coronavirus in Moscow. In a week you will need to do the second. I am remotely under the supervision of doctors “, – said the head of the region on the air of the Seim TV channel.
According to Starovoit, for the first three to four days he had a pre-cold condition and a sore throat. The governor said that after the second vaccination, a blood test will be taken, which will show antibody titers.
In addition, the head of the Kursk region said that the region is participating in a pilot project and will begin vaccination in November. First of all, vaccinations will be given to doctors and other people from risk groups.
“Before vaccinating chickens, I vaccinated myself,” Starovoit stressed.
On August 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the registration of the first coronavirus vaccine in Russia. The drug was developed by the center. N. Gamalei. A few days later, the Russian Ministry of Health announced the start of production of the drug.
According to the director of the center, Alexander Gintsburg, the vaccine can enter civilian circulation a month after the start of the third stage of research after registration.