Turkey approved the production of the Russian vaccine against covid "Sputnik V"

"In Turkey, some tests were carried out at the stage of vaccine production, and the company associated with this process received approval after a request", - Yeni Şafak quotes the words of a member of the scientific council on coronavirus, Dr. Afshin Emre Kayipmaz.

Let us remind you that in January Russia signed an agreement with Turkey on the start of production of Sputnik V.

"RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund) signed an agreement with a leading Turkish pharmaceutical manufacturer for the production of Sputnik V vaccine in Turkey and began the process of technology transfer. Interaction with the company is carried out within the framework of RDIF's activities to promote the Sputnik V vaccine to foreign markets", - RIA Novosti was told in the Russian direct investment fund.

Let's remind that now the epidemiological situation in Turkey has worsened. There are recorded record figures the number of cases kovidah. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reported that 58 cities were in the red category (with an increased risk of COVID-19 infection). These territories are home to 80% of the population of the 82 million country.