The Cypriot government will proceed with the purchase of 50,000 doses of the Russian vaccine once it receives the necessary approval from European authorities. Speaking on state radio, the government spokesperson Kyriakos Kousios, he stated that Cyprus will proceed with the purchase of 50,000 doses of Sputnik V, once it has been approved by the EMA and the relevant European authorities.
«It will be a bilateral agreement, », which was approved fifteen days ago,« said Mr. Kousios, adding: "This particular issue is being handled by the Minister of Health, along with officials from the ministry.". »As soon as the vaccine is approved, we will proceed with the purchase.".
He also noted that «an initial quantity has been set, and there is potential for an increase, but this will also depend on the supply of other vaccines.».
