As 29 global trials remain in play, the UK government hopes that at least one purchase deal already confirmed proves to be safe and effective.

It comes as Russia announced a vaccine dubbed “Sputnik V”, in reference to their artificial satellite, Sputnik 1 as plans are being started for mass vaccinations later this year.

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