A COVID-19 vaccine needs the public's trust – and it's risky to cut corners on clinical trials, as Russia is
- Written by Abram L. Wagner, Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Michigan
On Aug. 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use.Russian Health Ministry/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Russia’s announcement that a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine is registered there, with plans for quick distribution in the general population this...


