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Irrespective of co-morbidities, classified as deaths due to Covid: Centre
The MHA in its affidavit said: “All deaths with a diagnosis of Covid-19, irrespective of co-morbidities, are to be classified as deaths due to Covid-19. The only exception could be where there is a clear alternative cause of death, that cannot be attributed to Covid-19 (e.g. accidental trauma, poisoning, acute myocardial infarction, etc), where Covid-19 is an incidental finding.”
Life insurers may see short-term pressure on profitability due to pandemic: ICICI Pru Life
“In the short-term, the profitability of the insurance industry is expected to be an area of concern given the increase in mortality and morbidity rates induced by the pandemic. Even more than a year after the pandemic first struck, there continues to be significant uncertainty regarding its absolute impact on mortality and morbidity experience,” the insurer said.
SC reserves judgment on PIL seeking direction to provide Rs 4 lakhs ex gratia to kin of COVID-19 victims
The petition also sought the issuance of direction to respondents, respective State Governments to fulfill their obligation to take care of victims of the calamity and their family members. The lawyers- Reepak Kansal, and Gaurav Kumar Bansal– in their petition, filed before the Supreme Court, sought immediate appropriate directions to the concerned authorities to pay financial help or ex gratia amount of Ra 4 lakh, as laid down by the Central government in its statute and rules to the family members of the deceased, who succumbed to COVID-19 pandemic.
HDFC bank buys 4.99 % stake in HDFC Ergo Gen from HDFC, insurer’s share priced at Rs 536
With market share of 6.2 per cent, HDFC ERGO has been one of the fastest growing private General Insurers in the country, having grown its gross written premium at a 35 per cent CAGR over the last 13 years.
UAE’s Emirates airline to resume flights from India to Dubai from June 23
On Saturday, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai said that the passengers from India with a valid residence visa who have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine will be allowed to travel to Dubai, Gulf News reported.
Too early to decide on Covid-19 booster shots:WHO
“We do not have the information that’s necessary to make the recommendation on whether or not a booster will be needed,” Soumya Swaminathan, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist, said in a Zoom interview Friday. The “science is still evolving.”
20% rise in intake of anti-depressants among people since Covid outbreak
The sale and consumption of antidepressants, also called neuro-cognitive enhancers, has increased by 20 per cent, observes Dr Rajiv Mehta, vice-chairperson, Institute of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Sir Gangaram Hospital.
Automakers initiate production ramp-up with easing of Covid restrictions
“With the easing of the lockdown in various states, production is gradually ramping up and likely to stabilise to normal levels by the end of the month,” Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Business Unit President Shailesh Chandra told PTI.
Counting Covid-19 enters new era as threats shift away from cases
Scientists say comparing the prevalence of Covid to the flu, which kills about 650,000 people globally each year, will become an important yardstick come next fall and winter. Covid has killed more than 3.8 million people since the start of 2020, but vaccinated countries should eventually be able to treat its periodic resurgences in the same way as they do the flu — and make policy decisions accordingly.
Traces of coronavirus found in Sabarmati river, two lakes: IIT Study
While the study, funded by the UNICEF, did not reveal if the genes of coronavirus found in the water samples were dead or alive, Professor Manish Kumar, who led the research, has emphasised the need for further probe on the subject to avert any future tragedy. Following the revelation, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to send samples from these water bodies to the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC).