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Péter Szijjártó explained that a vaccine called Sputnik has just received its midterm report, which says it is 92 percent effective. He emphasized that this is good news for Hungary, because the Hungarian government is in advanced negotiations on its acquisition.
The sample arrives within a week and a half and can be subjected to laboratory testing. In December, a small shipment for clinical trials will arrive. And in the second half of January large shipments could begin, he said.
On Wednesday, it was agreed with Russia that the Russian side would collect the necessary documentation to obtain the license in Hungary and send it to Budapest by Thursday evening at the latest. The minister also said the regulation could be issued on Wednesday, under which an “emergency” import permit could be issued, temporarily for a period of 6 months.
Peter Szijjártó also mentioned that this Friday he will consult with the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Russia. The Hungarian company, which currently manufactures vaccines against other viruses, including influenza, will also participate in the meeting. We already know that this company complies with the so-called second level of security. However, it is still being tested to see if it can switch to the production of this vaccine. The answer may be in the middle of next week, at the end, he said.
The minister stressed that if a country has its own vaccine production capacity, it will not be in a vulnerable position. At the same time, he emphasized that the Hungarian government still strives to obtain vaccines from as many sources as possible, with more and better vaccines, so that Hungarians are as safe as possible.
Péter Szijjártó, who has been in quarantine for nine days due to a coronavirus infection, also said that as time passes, it becomes increasingly difficult to endure the quarantine. He misses his family more and more. However, in the past day and a half she had already felt that her symptoms had alleviated, she said, noting, however, that it might take some time to regain her previous physical condition. He also mentioned that he also tries to do his job from quarantine: for example, he constantly negotiates over an Internet connection and on the phone. He hopes to be able to work at his workplace next week.
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