Russia says Sputnik shot less effective vs South Africa variant but better than others

Russia's Sputnik V shot is less effective against the South African Covid-19 variant but still does better than other vaccines, the lead scientist behind it was quoted as saying on Friday.

"With regards to the 'South African' variant, the effectiveness of the antibodies produced by Sputnik V, like all other vaccines, against it declines," Alexander Gintsburg said in a interview with the Interfax news agency.