Russian Health Minister Murashko said that after Covid-19 vaccine is successfully developed, it will be vaccinated for the Russian people for free.

Murashko revealed that the Russian National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology in Gamaleya has completed clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine. The research center had previously developed freeze-dried and liquid vaccines. On August 1, the president of the Russian vaccine manufacturer announced that all volunteers had antibodies in their bodies and no adverse reactions were observed. Murashko said that Russian doctors and teachers will be the first group to be vaccinated. Russia plans to expand the scope of vaccination from October 2020.