Tamar Gabunia: Sinopharm vaccine is currently used in dozens of countries, more than 40 million people have been vaccinated with it

Sinopharm vaccine is currently used by dozens of countries, more than 40 million people have been vaccinated, - said Deputy Health Minister Tamar Gabunia, commenting on the delivery of the Chinese-made vaccine Sinopharm in Georgia.

According to Tamar Gabunia, the studies conducted on Sinopharm show good results.

According to her, the storage of the "Sinopharm" vaccine does not require special conditions.

"Georgia received 100,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine, which is made in China. This vaccine is currently used by dozens of countries, and more than 40 million people have been vaccinated with the Sinopharm vaccine.

Studies conducted on the vaccine show very good results. We expect that the vaccine will receive the authorization of the World Health Organization for emergency use by mid-April", - said Tamar Gabunia.

For reference, 100 thousand doses of the Chinese vaccine "Sinopharm" were imported to Georgia. The vaccination process will start after "Sinopharm" receives the authorization of the World Health Organization.