Covid update: Nepal approves Covishield use; China honors ‘Bat Woman’

From health minister reviewing vaccination drive preparedness, to Nepal granting emergency approval to the vaccine, here are the top updates on the pandemic. Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviewed preparedness for nationwide vaccination drive in the country. PM Modi will inaugurate the vaccination drive in India on Saturday. Meanwhile, Nepal granted emergency approval for AstraZeneca’s India made Covishield. This comes at a time when Nepal’s foreign minister is visiting India. Also, US President-elect Joe Biden announced a USD 1.9 trillion stimulus package for coronavirus. The package includes direct financial aid to average Americans, support to small businesses. Watch the full video for more updates on the pandemic.