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Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine

by Associated Press
| August 11, 2020 9:27 AM

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have only been studied in dozens of people.

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