News of the Hour: Here's what is making headlines on December 30, 2020
First Published Dec 30, 2020, 1:05 PM IST
Here is a roundup of what is making the news at this hour.

Oxford Covid vaccine gets UK nod
AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid vaccine has been approved for use in the United Kingdom.
On November 23, Oxford and AstraZeneca announced that the regimen of a half dose followed by a full dose booster appeared to be 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in the UK. Two full doses scored 62%.

Maharashtra extends Lockdown till January 31
Maharashtra government has extended lockdown restrictions in the state till January 31, 2021, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The decision comes a day after Maharashtra's coronavirus caseload rose to 19,25,066 with 3,018 new cases and amid the new strain of the coronavirus emerging in the United Kingdom.