Russia (bbabo.net) - At a large press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin answered the question of what level of herd immunity against coronavirus is being sought in Russia and whether absolute vaccination is achievable.

According to the president, not only Russia, but also European countries are also worried about the insufficient level of vaccination of the population. Including speech about F.

"We have collective immunity - 59.4 percent as of yesterday evening," Putin said. He explained that when calculating this indicator, both those who have recovered and those who were vaccinated are meant. The President added that about 70 million Russians received the first vaccination, and over 70 million received two injections.

"But this is not enough. We need collective immunity at 80 percent," the head of state emphasized.

He announced calculations that next year - at the end of the first quarter or in the second - Russia will be able to reach this level.

The President added that a number of countries are already striving for an immunity rate of 90-95 percent.

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