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Lukashenko reveals approximate cost of developing Belarus’ coronavirus vaccine

MOGILEV, 15 December (BelTA) – The development of Belarus’ coronavirus vaccine might cost Br5 million, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the staff of Mogilev Oblast Hospital on 15 December, BelTA has learned.

The head of state noted that Belarus’ immunization plan encompasses three components: purchasing a ready-made vaccine soon to vaccinate high-risk groups, producing a Russian vaccine in the country, and developing Belarus’ own vaccine.

“I am very glad that our scientists have set their sights on the development of our own vaccine. I am sure that we will not be able to completely eliminate this infection [coronavirus]. It will stay with us like the flu. So we need a vaccine. We need our own vaccine, we have specialists who can develop it. We must take it up and not be afraid. I have looked at the financial side – it does not require a lot of money, about five million rubles. It will pay back, we just need to move quickly,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.

The president is sure that Belarusian scientists are able to cope with this task. This matter will soon be discussed at a meeting hosted by the head of state.

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