WHO postpones evaluation of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

The World Health Organization said Wednesday its evaluation of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has been postponed for the time being, due to the 'uneven situation.' WHO vaccines expert Dr. Mariangela Simao said at a press briefing that the UN health agency's officials had originally been scheduled to visit Russia on March 7 — just weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine — to assess the facilities where Sputnik V is produced. 'These inspections were postponed for a later date,' Simao said. 'The assessment, along with inspections, have been affected because of the situation.