According to Yusupaliev, Uzbekistan is considering the acquisition of a Russian vaccine against the coronavirus. At the moment, the issue is being resolved at the level of specialists and the government. A final decision can be made within two weeks.

Deputy Minister of Health of Uzbekistan Bahodir Yusupaliev gave an interview to the Russian newspaper Kommersant.

According to Yusupaliev, Uzbekistan is considering the acquisition of a Russian vaccine against the coronavirus. At the moment, the issue is being resolved at the level of specialists and the government. A final decision can be made within two weeks.

"A number of other countries, including China, have asked us to participate in the third stage of clinical trials of a particular vaccine. Now colleagues are considering whether to participate in the third stage or purchase the vaccine after successful completion of all tests, " Yusupaliyev said.

When asked whether the second wave is expected in the country, the Deputy Minister replied: - Yes, we are waiting and preparing for it. Autumn-winter is a layer of other infections, including influenza and SARS. Quarantine measures have been relaxed, contacts between people are increasing, and schools, universities, and kindergartens are being opened.

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