One in ten Russians already took Covid vaccine, poll says

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. One in ten adult Russians have already taken the coronavirus vaccine, says a Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM), obtained by TASS. The poll took place by phone and covered 1,600 Russians aged 18 or above. According to the poll data, 11% of respondents have already taken a Russian Covid vaccine. Meanwhile, 46% are definitely or "rather" ready to take a vaccine shot, while 39% are not. About 70% of respondents believe that vaccination will stop the coronavirus spread, while 20% do not. "There are no widespread doubts in the society that mass vaccination is productive for fighting the pandemic. There are also no major doubts that vaccination is necessary. But there is a major share of people who are afraid. The key question is: what fuels these fears? The informational campaign, the fight against fears must be intensified," says VCIOM Director for Government Relationship Kirill Rodin.