In Telangana, the Covid-19 vaccine trials have begun today at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) with hospital officials administering the first vaccine dose to a health volunteer.<br />'' <br />''The first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine, being developed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Institute of Virology, Pune and a pharma giant Bharat Biotech is expected to be tested on 30 healthy volunteers at NIMS.<br />'' <br />''The volunteers are drawn from across the State and after the vaccine administration, will remain in ICU care for a few days before being discharged.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Hospital senior doctors informed that their health condition and interaction with the vaccine will be monitored remotely as well as through frequent physical check-ups.</span><br />