Russian doctors remain skeptical of COVID-19 vaccine
21 July 2021 |
3:27 pm
Russia is facing its third coronavirus wave and this is the most fatal yet. As the death toll soars, there are still a good number of Russians who are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccination, including many doctors.
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