Serbia plans to produce both the Russian vaccine from the coronavirus “satellite V” and the drug from the Chinese company SINOPHARM. This was stated by the President of the country Alexander Vucich, reports TASS.
According to him, in Serbia there will be two factories for the production of vaccines, where a total of up to 40 million doses per year will be manufactured. “Do not forget that we may need three vaccinations per year, so that 15 million doses are for us, and 25 million – for the region,” he explained.
In early February, Moscow and Belgrade agreed on the independent production of the Russian Satellite Vaccine in Serbia. Then Vucich said that with the help of Russian specialists, Serbia will build the necessary objects. It is expected that the preparation of the vaccine on the territory of the republic will begin until May 20, and by the end of the year its own production will be established.
On March 17, European Commissioner Thierry Breton stated that the EU had no reason to doubt the effectiveness of the Russian Satellite Vaccine. In his opinion, this vaccine should be carried out in Europe, and the European Commission should help with this, but it is necessary to assess the production capacity of Europe: the European Commission reminded that all of them are already involved for the production of drugs.
Earlier, the Reuters Agency reported referring to sources about the intention of the EU countries to enter into negotiations with the developers of the Russian vaccine against coronavirus “satellite V”. It is noted that queries from four EU countries will be required to start the process.