Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine produced by Iranian scientists inside the country.
On Friday morning, Ayatollah Khamenei received his first dose of the CovIran Barekat vaccine, which was approved for emergency mass application by the country’s Health Ministry earlier this month.
After receiving the vaccine, the Leader thanked all those who were involved in the development of the homegrown vaccine.
Ayatollah Khamenei thanked Mokhber and his colleagues as well as Health Minister Saeed Namaki and all of the country’s health workers who have been fighting against the deadly COVID-19 virus for more than a year.
“The Leader lays especial emphasis on the use of Iranian vaccine. This vaccine is the result of young Iranian scientists’ endeavor and enjoys a high immunization level,” said Dr. Alireza Marandi, president of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran.