Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine highly effective against Brazil virus variant

The Argentina-based study, carried out by the Dr Vanella Institute of Virology of the National University of Córdoba (UNC), however, found a strong immune response against the variant in those vaccinated with Sputnik V.

Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is highly effective in fighting off and neutralizing the aggressive coronavirus variant first discovered in Brazil, according to Russia’s Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and a study conducted by researchers in Argentina.