How One of Europe’s Smallest States, San Marino, is Winning the COVID War Thanks to Russia’s Vaccine

How One of Europe’s Smallest States, San Marino, is Winning the COVID War Thanks to Russia’s Vaccine

San Marino, a tiny landlocked state, surprised many of its European neighbours when it began easing anti-COVID restrictions in mid-April, several months after it stocked up on Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.

It may be one of Europe’s smallest states, but it’s winning the COVID battle thanks to Russia’s vaccine.

The country, which has a population of 34,000, has seen coronavirus cases fall to almost zero, despite registering an average of 50 infections a day in late March an easing several restrictions in the middle of April. The number of infections remains low, even as restaurants, bars, and museums open their doors to customers and visitors with no curfew imposed.