Question 1

What is Sputnik Light's efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Sputnik Light demonstrated the efficacy of 79.4 per cent based on data from Russians vaccinated with a single injection. The efficacy of almost 80 per cent is higher than the efficacy of many two-dose vaccines. According to the Gamaleya Center laboratory tests, Sputnik Light is effective against all new strains of coronavirus.

Question 2

How will India investigate if Sputnik Light is a single-dose vaccine?

Accepted Answer

National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog member VK Paul said that India would look into the claim that Sputnik Light is a single-dose vaccine. Paul said that the developers said the first dose is sufficient and added that “We are examining this claim. We will go through its data and immunogenicity.”

Question 3

How much will the Sputnik V vaccine cost?

Accepted Answer

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories will manufacture the two-dose Sputnik V and said that the imported vaccine shot will cost 995.40 rupees. The first dose of Sputnik V in India was administered today and is the third vaccine in the country that will be used in the inoculation drive.

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