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WHO cites concerns about Russian Sputnik V plant, which says issues resolved
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said its review of how Russia produces the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine found some issues with vial-filling at one plant. The plant has said it had since addressed all of WHO's concerns.
The Sputnik V shot, widely used in Russia and approved for use in over 60 countries, is undergoing a review by the WHO and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Their approval could open up new markets for the shot, especially in Europe.
In a preliminary report issued on Wednesday...
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