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Putin says will get vaccine when possible for age range
MOSCOW, Dec 17, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he
will receive the Russian-developed Sputnik V corona virus jab once it is
approved for people his age, praising the vaccine as safe and effective.
The 68-year-old Russian president said Thursday at his annual end-of-year
press conference that he had not been vaccinated yet, but “will definitely do
so as soon as it becomes possible” according to expert advice.
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