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JAKARTA - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez received the first injection of the COVID-19 vaccine made in Russia, Sputnik V. Apart from trying to deal with the pandemic, Fernandez, who is good friends with Russia, also indirectly promoted the Sputnik V vaccine to the market.

"I thank the Gamaleya Institute for their scientific work, those who work to give their energy to us and all our nation's health workers for their extraordinary commitment. Getting vaccinated helps us fight the coronavirus. Come on, "he wrote on Twitter, quoted by Reuters, Friday, January 22.

Previously, the distribution permit approval for the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine was issued by the National Administration of Drugs, Food Technology, Medical (ANMAT). For this reason, Fernandez is also willing to be given a vaccine so that public trust in the vaccination program increases.

In addition, Fernandez, who has good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, seems to want to encourage the use of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, Fernandes also indirectly promotes the Sputnik V vaccine to become one of the main options for use in many countries.

Domestically, the Argentine government has delivered 600 thousand doses of Sputnik V for the first batch. Delivery is prioritized so that all vulnerable people and health workers can be vaccinated first. The larger doses will be sent in late January to February.

Not only Sputnik V, Argentina has also agreed to permit the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca. Argentina has recorded a contract to buy 22.4 million doses of the vaccine. Which, the distribution will be carried out in the coming months.

So far Argentina has confirmed 1,831,681 cases of COVID-19 transmission. Among them, 46,216 cases died.