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Coronavirus vaccine news highlights: Nearly 10 lakh vaccinated against Covid-19 in India

Days after the launch of India's ambitious Covid-19 vaccination drive, 7.86 lakh healthcare and frontline workers have been vaccinated in the first phase. Ten cases of adverse effects following immunisation (AEFI) were reported on Wednesday. Due to hesitancy and news about side effects from the vaccine, many beneficiaries are bailing on the inoculation. India has approved two vaccines — Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Serum Institute of India's Covishield — for emergency use in the country. Stay tuned for updates.
Last Updated 22 January 2021, 02:37 IST
02:3622 Jan 2021

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14:2021 Jan 2021

Russia to send Sputnik V doses to Hungary, welcomes UAE approval

Russia said it could supply Hungary with its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine from next month, after Budapest gave initial approval to the shot, which was also registered for domestic use on Thursday by the United Arab Emirates.

Russia is seeking international endorsement for Sputnik V, named after the satellite that triggered the Cold War space race, and is steadily building up its global customer base. It has signed numerous supply deals and regulators in eleven countries have now granted approval for the shot's domestic use.

13:3921 Jan 2021

Till 6 pm of 21st January, a total of 9,99,065 beneficiaries have been vaccinated against Covid-19 across the country for which total of 18,159 sessions have been held: Manohar Agnani, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry

13:3821 Jan 2021

The provisional figures for today, up to 6 pm - vaccination sessions were organised in 27 states and UTs and a total of 1,92,581 beneficiaries were vaccinated today: Manohar Agnani, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry

13:2721 Jan 2021

Raghav Chadha inspects Covid-19 vaccination drive at Gangaram Hospital

AAP MLA Raghav Chadha inspected the coronavirus vaccination drive at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital at his constituency in Delhi on Thursday.

Chadha said the vaccination process was smooth and seamless with almost 100 healthcare workers being vaccinated daily at this facility.

"Covid-19 vaccine is safe. Please do not fall for rumour-mongering," Chadha said in a statement. "Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will provide 'Suraksha Kavach' (protective shield) in the form of vaccine to every Delhiite," Chadha.

(Published 21 January 2021, 02:16 IST)

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