State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology VECTOR
Russian government public health agency
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| July 2020 | Vector Institute researchers discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be killed in room temperature water within 72 hours, contributing to pandemic research. |
| March 2020 | Russian scientists at the Vector Institute began testing vaccine prototypes for COVID-19, with plans to present the most effective prototype in June. |
| September 17 2019 | A gas explosion occurred at VECTOR, resulting in one worker suffering third-degree burns. The blast blew out window panes in a decontamination room being renovated by a contractor. The lab contained highly contagious forms of bird flu and hepatitis strains. |
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