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A written statement came after the Scientific Committee meeting chaired by Health Minister Fahrettin Koca:
In the first place, the point reached in the vaccine development studies carried out in our country almost simultaneously with the world was discussed. The stage in which the 5 closest vaccines reached the first applications in humans was discussed with the members of the Scientific Committee, the details of the first vaccine produced as an investigational product and the stages to be followed in the other 4 vaccines were evaluated. For the vaccine candidates whose animal experiments have been completed, the opinion that production is close for the other 4 candidates who have started the production phase of the first vaccine in the GMP (Good Manufacturing Procedures) certified facility has been made clear. in evaluations.
The repetition of the study “Detection of immunity and social incidence (incidence)” that we carried out in cooperation with TURKSTAT, determining immunity by measuring antibody levels and reassessing the rate of active cases by PCR was discussed as another item on the meeting agenda . It was agreed that repeating the study would be useful to assess the course of the pandemic with clearer lines.
Our screening policy was also reviewed with members of the Scientific Committee. It was agreed to expand the tests and to further increase the number of tests, except in cases of suspected contact.
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO, reported that a vaccine against the new type of coronavirus could be ready by the end of the year.
COVID-19 VACCINE DEVELOPED BY RUSSIA
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Russia’s candidate vaccine developed against the new type of coronavirus (Kovid-19) has arrived in the country for phase 3 experiments.
“A historic moment for our country, Venezuela became the first country in the Americas to test a Russian vaccine. This is the result of the constant contact and cooperation of Venezuela with Russia,” said Rodríguez. he said.
Health Minister Carlos Alvarado stated that Sputnik V will be tested on 2,000 people in a few days and the vaccine will be produced in Venezuela if successful results are obtained.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on August 11 that Sputnik V was registered as a “vaccine” after positive results in early clinical trials and that it will be widely used.
