Covid update: Serum Institute clarifies; SOPs for TV shoots; weekend lockdown

From Serum Institute of India clarifying over availability of vaccine shots to the government announcing new SOPs for resuming film and TV shooting, here are the top updates on coronavirus. Serum Institute of India (SII) denied reports of a vaccine shot launching in 73 days. SSI said the government has granted it permission to manufacture and stock Covishield. Meanwhile, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar issued SOPs for the resumption of film and television production. Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said the COvid-19 vaccine may be available by year-end. Several cities, states in India under lockdown over the weekend in view of Covid-19. Watch the full video for more details.