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India might see ‘serious livelihood crisis’, says economist Jean Dreze

“The economic consequences of local lockdowns may not be as destructive as those of a national lockdown. But in some respects, things are worse this time for the working class,” he opined.

“Compared with last year, many people have depleted savings and larger debts. Those who borrowed their way through last year’s crisis may not be able to do it again this time,” he observed.

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Universal pricing system for COVID-treatment introduced in pvt hospitals: Kerala govt tells HC

The government said charges for various treatments, consumables, medicines, doctors and nursing should be made known to the public and will be monitored by the secretary Clinical Establishment Act.

”If any hospital is found to be charging more than the rates… they shall be levied a penalty which shall be ten times the additional charges by the concerned DMO(H),” it said.

Last week, the high court had directed the state government to take steps to introduce a uniform tariff rate for COVID-19 treatment at private hospitals.

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Eli Lilly signs deals to boost supply of COVID-19 treatment in India

The three Indian drugmakers – Cipla Ltd , Lupin Ltd and Sun Pharma – will collaborate with U.S.-based Lilly to help make and sell baricitinib in India.The agreements will bolster India’s arsenal of drugs to battle its catastrophic second wave of the pandemic, which has led to an acute shortage of coronavirus medicines including remdesivir and tocilizumab.

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