Doctors found antibodies for the virus in the blood of 11 patients who recovered at the end of March, Vice Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said at a virtual government meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n
A test-system that allows scientists to study the efficiency of vaccines has been produced and several vaccines prototypes have been developed with pre-clinical studies expected to be finished by June 22, and there are already 60 volunteers ready to participate in clinical tests, said Golikova.<\/p>\n
In addition, eight drugs that are already in use are being studied to potentially fight the virus with final conclusions announced by April 10, she said.<\/p>\n
More than 3 million residents are currently in quarantine in Russia, while the number of cases rose to 2,777.<\/p>\n
To stem the spread of infections, Russia imposed lockdowns, including in Moscow and the second city of St. Petersburg, with more regions added every day.<\/p>\n
Residents in areas on lock-down are allowed to leave only to buy groceries, walk pets and dispose waste.<\/p>\n
Russia also banned the entry of foreign nationals and suspended international air traffic.<\/p>\n
After first appearing in Wuhan, China, in December, the virus, officially known as COVID-19, has spread to at least 180 countries and regions, according to U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University database.<\/p>\n
Data shows the number of cases worldwide has surpassed 911,300, with the death toll nearing 45,500, and more than 192,900 recoveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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