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Indonesia launches vaccination programme

Indonesia has launched its coronavirus vaccine rollout, starting with working-age people.

Indonesia has launched its coronavirus vaccine rollout, starting with working-age people. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Rebecca Henschke in Jakarta explains why they have chosen to bypass elderly and other more vulnerable sections of the population, who are at the front of the queue for vaccination in most countries. And UK-based science journalist Anjana Ahuja considers the different strategies countries can take, depending on their priorities. Also in the programme, the International Labour organisation has warned of risks involved with home working during the pandemic, with many workers facing little help or protection at home. Janine Berg of the ILO brings us the details. Plus, coronavirus has had a huge impact on the cinema industry globally. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ arts correspondent Vincent Dowd considers its future.

(Picture: Indonesian president Joko Widodo is vaccinated. Picture credit: Indonesian Presidency via Getty Images.)

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