Putin: vaccinations in Russia will remain voluntary
Mandatory vaccination cannot be introduced in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said, arguing that it is up to citizens themselves to weigh the risks of being infected with Covid-19 without receiving the injection.
“I want to reiterate my position. I think compulsory vaccination is inappropriate and cannot be introduced, ”Putin said during a video conference on Wednesday.
"Citizens themselves must realize the need to get vaccinated" and understand that without this therapy "they could face serious or even fatal dangers," he stressed.
The president then urged the public to make the voluntary decision to get vaccinated against the 2019 coronavirus, which has so far infected more than five million in Russia and has been linked to at least 119,000 deaths.
"We have created all the necessary conditions for vaccination and to ensure that it is available and safe," concluded Putin.
Although he did not directly name the vaccine he was referring to and there are several types in production, it is evident that Putin was referring to Sputnik V, which boasts 91.6% efficacy and has not shown limited significant side effect in campaigns. vaccination around the world.
According to official data, more than 11.2 million people have so far been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Russia, with Putin himself receiving two vaccinations, in March and then in April.
Compulsory vaccination has become a hot topic in Russia after former President Dmitry Medvedev publicly reflected on the possibility a week ago. The politician, who now heads the ruling United Russia party and holds the post of vice president of the country's Security Council, said that "sometimes, in the interests of national security and the health of the population … vaccinations could be made mandatory ".
On Wednesday, the Russian Republic of Yakutia made headlines after a statement on its chief health official's website announced that mandatory vaccination had been introduced in the region.
However, the head of the republic, Aysen Nikolayev, quickly backtracked, confirming that the treatments will remain on a voluntary basis. Moscow is also the European city with the lowest vaccination rate.
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