India  
 
NewsR.in

Explained: India announces Covid vaccination launch date; who's first in line?

Video Credit: HT Digital Content - Duration: 01:34s - Published
Explained: India announces Covid vaccination launch date; who's first in line?

Explained: India announces Covid vaccination launch date; who's first in line?

The Government of India announced the launch date of its mass immunisation programme against Covid-19.

The vaccinations will begin on January 16, 2021.

On January 3, India's drug regulator DCGI had cleared 2 vaccines - Covaxin and Covishield - for emergency use.

Covaxin, made by Bharat Biotech, will be used under clinical trial conditions, as per the government.

Covishield was developed by Oxford university and pharma major AstraZeneca, and is being made in India by Serum Institute of India (SII).

Around 30 crore people are being targeted for vaccination in phase 1.

These include healthcare staff, frontline workers like police, those aged above 50, and those aged below 50 but with co-morbidities.

Watch the full video for more.


You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

COVID-19 COVID-19 Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2

NHS was within 'six or seven hours' of running out of PPE, says Hancock

 Some hospitals in England were within "six or seven hours" of running out of personal protective equipment in the early stages of the COVID pandemic, a former..
Sky News
Eva Longoria Reveals She and Her Family Have Moved Out of the United States | THR News Video [Video]

Eva Longoria Reveals She and Her Family Have Moved Out of the United States | THR News Video

Eva Longoria has revealed that she and her family have moved out of the United States. In a new interview with publication Marie Claire, Longoria said of the U.S., "I had my whole adult life here. But even before [the pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different. And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it's the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to s*** on California — it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now."

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter    Duration: 01:15Published

Karnataka cabinet OKs SIT probe into ‘BJP-era Covid scam’

 The Karnataka government has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe alleged financial irregularities during the previous BJP government's handling of..
IndiaTimes

Dominica to bestow its highest civilian award upon PM Modi

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the Dominica Award of Honour, Dominica's highest civilian award. The award recognizes PM Modi's contributions to..
IndiaTimes

AstraZeneca AstraZeneca British pharmaceutical company

Dominica to honour PM for aid during pandemic

 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive Dominica's highest civilian award, the Dominica Award of Honour. The award recognizes Modi's contributions..
IndiaTimes

Related videos from verified sources

Ahmedabad starts 2nd phase of vaccination [Video]

Ahmedabad starts 2nd phase of vaccination

Gujarat's Ahmedabad city went into second phase of vaccination against COVID-19 virus. In this phase, police officials and home guards, who are part of the frontline workforce, are included. City..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:52Published
Covid-19: Third healthcare worker dies after vaccination, officials cite comorbidities|Oneindia News [Video]

Covid-19: Third healthcare worker dies after vaccination, officials cite comorbidities|Oneindia News

Another healthcare worker in Telangana who was vaccinated against Covid-19 earlier this month has died. This is the third such incident that has come to light in the state since India commenced the..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 01:12Published
India fastest in world to vaccinate citizens against COVID-19: PM Modi [Video]

India fastest in world to vaccinate citizens against COVID-19: PM Modi

India, which is running the world's biggest COVID-19 vaccination drive, is the fastest in vaccinating its citizens, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address in 'Mann ki Baat'. "We are not..

Credit: ANI     Duration: 01:28Published