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Everyone above 18 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccine from May 1: Govt
Under the third phase of the vaccination drive commencing next month, the vaccine manufacturers would supply 50 per cent of their monthly Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) released doses to the central government and would be free to supply the remaining 50 per cent doses to state governments and in the open market.
India reports daily rise in COVID-19 cases of 259,170
Non-stop cremations cast doubt on India’s counting of COVID dead
Reliable data is at the heart of any government response to the pandemic, without which planning for hospital vacancies, oxygen and medicine becomes difficult, experts say. Government officials say the mismatch in death tallies may be caused by several factors, including over-caution.
India reports highest daily spike with over 2.73 lakh COVID-19 cases, 1,619 deaths
The death toll reached 1,78,769 with additional 1,619 fatalities. In the last 24 hours, as many as 1,44,178 people recovered from the virus. With this, the total number of recoveries reached 1,29,53,821 in India.
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 2 weeks
Airlines impacted by Hong Kong’s ban on travellers from India, Pakistan and the Philippines include carriers such as Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Vistara and Cebu Pacific
Susceptibility to Covid high immediately after vaccination
“The susceptibility to infections appears to be particularly high immediately after vaccination (either due to lower immunity or due to unsafe behaviour), and an advocacy campaign on the need to remain vigilant will help mitigate this risk”, it said.
Irdai imposes Rs 51 lakh penalty on 4 insurers
In the order on SBI General Insurance Company, Irdai said the charge was that the the insurer did not comply with the MTP Obligation for the financial year 2017-18 calculated as per Regulation 3 of the Irdai (Obligation of Insurer in respect of Motor Third Party Insurance Business) Regulations, 2015.
Explain basis for approving insurance policies excluding mental illnesses from full coverage: HC to IRDA
The direction to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) by the court came on a plea of a man whose claim for reimbursement of costs in the treatment of his mental illness was restricted to Rs 50,000 by the insurance provider – Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd.
The court issued notice to IRDA and Max Bupa seeking their stand within two weeks, saying a large number of insured persons would be affected by such an insurance policy.
Delhi locks down as COVID chokes Indian health system
“Delhi’s health system is unable to take more patients in big numbers,” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a virtual press briefing on Monday. “If a lockdown isn’t implemented now the situation will go beyond control.”
India reports 2,61,500 new COVID-19 cases, 1,501 deaths
Five states — Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala — account for65.02 per cent of India’s the active cases.
The active number of cases in the country stands at 18,01,316. In the last 24 hours, 1,38,423 people recovered from the disease. With this, the total recoveries reached 1,28,09,643.