From South Africa approving a vaccine made-in-India, to the United States of America and the World Health Organisation applauding India - here are the top news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. Serum Institute of India will be exporting 10 lakh Covishield doses to South Africa by January-end. USA called India a 'true friend' for sending free vaccines to multiple neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, experts said that strict mask rules, inherent robust immunity, and a comparatively warmer climate may have helped India battle Covid in a better fashion. Watch the full video for the other updates on the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus.