Russia begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Moscow

Addis Ababa, December 5, 2020 (FBC) -Russia is starting its COVID-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow inoculating those most at risk from the virus.

Its own vaccine Sputnik V, which was registered in August, is being used.

Developers say it is 95% effective and causes no major side effects, but it is still undergoing mass testing.

Thousands of people have already registered to get the first of two jabs over the weekend, according to BBC.