The Brazilian city of Guarulhuis intends to buy the Sputnik-V coronovirus vaccine from Russia. The letter of intent was signed by the mayor of the city, according to the website of the Russian trade mission in Brazil.

The city has allocated about $2.2 million for the probable purchase of the vaccine this year. A total of 300,000 doses are planned to be purchased.

The mayor pointed to the importance of having as many vaccines as possible, regardless of supplier or country of origin. "If the federal government authorizes the use of the vaccine but refuses the intention to purchase it, Guarulhuis and Condemat (Consortium for the Development of Alto Tiete Municipalities) are ready to purchase the vaccine directly," Costa said.

Earlier, the mayor and Secretary for Scientific, Economic, Technological and Innovative Development, Jorge Tayar, visited Inovat's facility in Guarulhuis, where Sputnik V will be produced to vaccinate the local population.

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Author: Ksenia Gustova