Published 15:31 IST, August 12th 2020

As Russia announces COVID-19 vaccine, delighted netizens say 'RIP corona'

On August 11, Russia became the first country in the world to officially register a coronavirus vaccine. Memes have flooded on social media since then.

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On August 11, Russia became first country in world to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and claimed that it is rey for use. 'world’s first' clinically approved vaccine against vel coronavirus has been manufactured by Gamaleya Research Institute in collaboration with Russian Defence Ministry. Russian President Vlimir Putin reportedly said that his daughter has alrey received vaccination, hoping that Russia would soon start mass production of COVID-19 vaccine. He ded that his daughter h a mild temperature after she was vaccinated but it quickly went away.

Netizens react to Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Ever since anuncement was me, #RussiaVaccine has become trending on Twitter. Memes have flooded on social media since n. While some people are using ims with dialogues of kwn Bollywood comedians Rajpal Yav and Paresh Rawal, re are people who have me videos as well. discovery of vaccine is also being compared to movie ‘Endgame’. Ims of Putin are also being morphed with or ims to create memes. 

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Even after vaccine has come out and has been tested, it remains distant from being easily accessible. People outside Russia will face major problems in gaining access to vaccine. According to a report by AP, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova has promised to start “industrial production” of Gam-COVID-Vac Lyo vaccine in September. However, website of State Register of Pharmaceuticals showed vaccine would appear in circulation starting on January 1, 2021. “Date of introduction to civilian circulation – 01.01.2021,” site ted.

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15:31 IST, August 12th 2020