Cambodia Authorizes Two Russian COVID-19 Vaccines

Today, the Moscow-based Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced the Kingdom of Cambodia granted an emergency use authorization to Sputnik V and the single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine.

Cambodia became the 71st country to register these Russian vaccines.

According to the RDIF, the total population of all countries where Sputnik is authorized for use now exceeds 4 billion people.

As of late October 2021, about 17 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Columbia, reported the WHO.

Previously, Columbia has authorized three other COVID-19 vaccines.

Furthermore, the U.S. CDC updated its Travel Advisory for Cambodia on October 12th, saying 'the current situation in Cambodia is unknown. Even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk of getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.'

'If you must travel to Cambodia, make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling.'

The CDC also says, 'make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before visiting Cambodia. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox, DTP, Flu, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, and Polio.