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San Marino Achieves Zero COVID-19 Infections with Sputnik V Vaccine

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San Marino has seen a remarkable decline in COVID-19 infections after implementing a successful vaccination campaign with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, resulting in zero active cases and the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. The program, which began in early April, has shown a significant drop in cases, with the median daily COVID cases decreasing by 250 times. By May 4th, no cases of infection were reported, and the hospital ward for coronavirus patients was closed.

Key Takeaways:

  • San Marino's 74% of the population aged 16+ has been vaccinated with the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 90% of those vaccinations being conducted using Sputnik V.
  • The vaccine campaign resulted in a 250-fold decrease in median daily COVID cases, with no cases of infection registered since May 4th.
  • The use of Sputnik V allowed San Marino to become one of the first European states to begin lifting coronavirus restrictions, restoring economic activity, and returning to normal life.
  • The effectiveness of Sputnik V was proven against the British strain of the coronavirus, currently spreading across Europe.
  • San Marino's success in protecting its population was due to the decision to vaccinate with Sputnik V, which has been approved for use in 64 countries and has a proven efficacy of 97.6%.
  • Sputnik V has been shown to be safe with no strong allergies caused, and its storage temperature is within a conventional refrigerator range, making it more accessible for global distribution.
  • The price of Sputnik V is less than $10 per shot, making it an affordable option for countries worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Average 7-day infection rate per 1 million people (May 3-9) is more than 40 times lower than that in EU countries.
  • Sputnik V has been approved in 64 countries, with a total population of over 3.2 billion people.
  • Sputnik V ranks second among coronavirus vaccines globally in terms of the number of approvals issued by government regulators.
  • Post-vaccination studies in Argentina, Mexico, and Hungary have demonstrated that Sputnik V is the safest and most effective vaccine against coronavirus.

Sources:

  • Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
  • Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund

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