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HEALTH-VIRUS-ARGENTINA-VACCINE
Argentina launches Covid-19 vaccinations with Russia’s Sputnik V
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 29, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Argentina has launched a Covid-19 vaccination campaign with the Sputnik V shots developed by Russia, the government said Tuesday.
It is the first country in the Americas to use the vaccine against the pandemic.
The vaccination drive began simultaneously around the country with frontline healthcare workers given priority.
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