Russia's Sputnik V has heralded a new coronavirus vaccine. This time, it is a single-dose vaccine. Named Sputnik Light, the new candidate has got 79.4% efficacy and has proven to be effective against all new coronavirus strains.

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"It’s a revolutionary 1-shot vaccine whose efficacy is higher than many 2-shot vaccines. Sputnik Light will double vaccination rates and help to handle epidemic peaks," health experts at Sputnik V today said.

"Sputnik Light is a fast and reliable pandemic fighter. It helps to achieve a high level of protection quicker, helping to swiftly defeat virus surges and create lasting protection in the community," they added.

Meanwhile, Russia is all set to send another 150,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccines later this week. By the end of this month, 3 million doses will be received. By July, 10 million vaccines a month will be produced.