Telangana govt caps price of COVID-19 tests, fixes rates for private hospitals
4 years, 9 months ago

Telangana govt caps price of COVID-19 tests, fixes rates for private hospitals

India TV News  

The cost of conducting a COVID-19 test in private lab has been fixed at Rs 2,200 and the fee for treatment of the infection in corporate hospitals Rs 4,000 per day. The information related to tests and those undergoing treatment at private hospitals should be shared with the government as preventive measures, including tracing of contacts and others, need to be taken, he said. The tests would be conducted for people with influenza- like symptoms, family members of positive cases, and high risk groups, including doctors and other healthcare personnel, police, government officials and mediapersons, he said. The state government on Sunday said it would conduct COVID-19 tests on 50,000 people in 30 assembly segments in the state capital and four adjoining districts which are witnessing a spike in new cases in a bid to contain the spread. Rao also asked them to prepare guidelines for the private hospitals and laboratories to conduct COVID-19 tests, treatment and the cost by following the norms, it said.

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Karnataka private schools overcharged Rs 345 crore in fees during Covid: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka private schools overcharged Rs 345 crore in fees during Covid: Report

India Today  

The Comptroller and Auditor General, in a report tabled in Legislative Assembly in Karnataka, revealed that private schools in the state overcharged students by Rs 345.80 crore in fees, during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21, violating court orders. In another report on healthcare, the CAG found Rs 17.79 crore worth of Covid-19 drugs were not supplied to the government by …

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
7 months ago

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the federal program reopens, according to the website, COVIDtests.gov. The announcement also comes as the …

Dengue tests: Labs warned against hiking price
8 months, 1 week ago

Dengue tests: Labs warned against hiking price

The Hindu  

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Divya Prabhu has warned private hospitals and laboratories against charging high price for tests done for detection of dengue and said that as per law, action would be taken to cancel the license of such hospitals and labs. As the number of dengue cases increased, the State government on June 3 capped the price of Dengue …

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana
1 year, 2 months ago

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana

The Hindu  

Despite the recent upswing in COVID-19 cases both nationally and in the state of Telangana, there has been a low uptake of the precautionary vaccine dose. Data available on the Co-WIN portal, managed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, indicates that as of December 18, out of the 3.15 crore individuals who completed their second vaccine dose in …

At the ready, say officials amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 11 months ago

At the ready, say officials amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Though the incidence of COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh is low compared to that of the neighbouring States which have been witnessing hundreds of cases daily, the steady rise in the number of cases reported here has put the officials on their toes. Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a review meeting held recently, asked the health officials to make arrangements to detect …

With no more Covid vaccines, Telangana health dept makes vaccine data disappear
1 year, 11 months ago

With no more Covid vaccines, Telangana health dept makes vaccine data disappear

Deccan Chronicle  

Telangana is well and truly out of Covid-19 vaccines with not a single dose available at any of the government hospitals big or small, primary health centres, and urban health centres. With no Covid-19 vaccine doses available, the health department removed cumulative vaccine data sheet that was part of the daily Covid-19 update. There are still, according to the last …

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh government on 29 December approved the cost of Covid-19 tests, including the Antigen, and RTPCR tests in private centres in the state. Earlier on Thursday, Union Health Ministry said that all international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload …

Covid-19: Concerns raised over low testing in Telangana
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Concerns raised over low testing in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The health department’s data show that all districts were reporting almost no Covid cases, except those in Hyderabad and its urban surroundings. President of Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association, Dr K. Mahesh Kumar, said even when Covid was at its peak, the state government had not revealed the correct data on number of infections and deaths, and so it was …

Covid testing remains low in Telangana
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid testing remains low in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In spite of the Centre directing all states to focus on ramping up testing for Covid, there has not been any substantial increase in Telangana. The operational guidelines for revised surveillance strategy in the context of Covid-19 issued by the Union health ministry in June call for early detection, isolation, testing, and timely management of suspected and confirmed cases. …

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country conducted 3,03,888 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.33 crore. The …

577 private hospitals in Karnataka get notices over extra cost collected from COVID patients
2 years, 7 months ago

577 private hospitals in Karnataka get notices over extra cost collected from COVID patients

The Hindu  

Notices have been issued to 577 private hospitals by the Health Department following complaints that they received money from the government while collecting extra amount from COVID-19 patients. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme, steps were taken to treat COVID-19 patients in private hospitals on referral basis. But some private hospitals, besides collecting the amount from the patients, also got …

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%
2 years, 7 months ago

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%

Firstpost  

Active caseload comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was at 98.48 per cent New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811, while active cases reached 1,43,676, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active caseload increased by 292 in a day and …

3.5 cr people to get Covid booster dose free of cost
2 years, 8 months ago

3.5 cr people to get Covid booster dose free of cost

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government has targeted to administer booster dose for prevention of Covid to 3.5 crore people free of cost in about 45 days from Friday in the state. Jagan Mohan Reddy, they had targeted to administer booster dose to 3.44 crore people in the age group of 18 to 59 years, on a war-footing in the state. She …

49% fail to take booster dose in TS
2 years, 8 months ago

49% fail to take booster dose in TS

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As many as 49 percent of Telangana’s citizens do not intend to take the precaution dose against Covid-19 as they are not convinced about its benefits, while nine per cent won’t take it unless it is free, as per a survey. The survey had 1,874 respondents who were asked the following question: “The Government has now opened precaution doses …

Slashed vaccine cost: Private hospitals want difference amount refunded for stocks bought earlier
2 years, 11 months ago

Slashed vaccine cost: Private hospitals want difference amount refunded for stocks bought earlier

The Hindu  

Amid a sluggish demand from adults for the precaution dose, the offer by vaccine manufacturers to compensate the price difference with additional doses has left private hospitals peeved. The Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association, which is deliberating on the issue, is all set to write to the manufacturers in a day or two asking them to make the offer …

Covishield, Covaxin to now cost private hospitals Rs 225 per dose
2 years, 11 months ago

Covishield, Covaxin to now cost private hospitals Rs 225 per dose

India Today  

A single dose of the Serum Institute of India's Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin will now cost private hospitals Rs 225. Adar Poonawalla, CEO of SII, said in a tweet on Saturday that the vaccine maker has decided to slash the prices of the Covid-19 jab for private hospitals from Rs 600 to Rs 225 after consultation with the central …

Precaution Dose at Rs 225: Prices of Covishield, Covaxin Revised for Private Hospitals. Check Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Precaution Dose at Rs 225: Prices of Covishield, Covaxin Revised for Private Hospitals. Check Details

News 18  

A day ahead of the beginning of the Covid-19 booster dose inoculation to all those above 18 years of age, the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech on Saturday announced to revise the prices of the Covishield and Covaxin vaccines for private hospitals. Welcoming the Centre’s move to allow the precaution dose to all aged above 18 years at …

India records 1,421 fresh COVID-19 cases, recovery rate jumps to 98.75%
3 years ago

India records 1,421 fresh COVID-19 cases, recovery rate jumps to 98.75%

Firstpost  

The last 24 hours saw a total of 6,20,251 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 78.69 crore cumulative tests New Delhi: With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on …

Union Budget 2022: Why Centre has reduced COVID-19 vaccine budget to Rs 5,000 crore
3 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2022: Why Centre has reduced COVID-19 vaccine budget to Rs 5,000 crore

Firstpost  

Experts are of the opinion that the reduction in allocation of funds hints that the Centre has done its job of providing free vaccines across the country and people may have to shell out for booster shots The proposal of Rs 5,000 crore COVID-19 vaccination Budget for this year hints that the Centre has done its job of providing free …

Two COVID vaccines may cost Rs. 275 after market nod
3 years, 2 months ago

Two COVID vaccines may cost Rs. 275 after market nod

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to make vaccines against Covid-19 affordable, prices of Covishield and Covaxin jabs are likely to be capped at Rs 275 per dose, with an additional service charge of Rs 150. Serum Institute of India director Prakash Kumar Singh had submitted an application to the DCGI on October 25 seeking regular market approval for its Covishield …

Covid 19: RT-PCR test rates at private labs slashed in Andhra Pradesh, check new price
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid 19: RT-PCR test rates at private labs slashed in Andhra Pradesh, check new price

India TV News  

Highlights RT-PCR test rates have been revised in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday revised the price charged for RT-PCR tests by private laboratories. RT-PCR test rates by private labs were at Rs 499 in the state previously. Andhra Pradesh logged 6,996 new cases of COVID-19 during the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Tuesday.

Telangana HC asks state govt to ensure 1 lakh Covid -19 RT-PCR tests everyday
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana HC asks state govt to ensure 1 lakh Covid -19 RT-PCR tests everyday

India Today  

The Chief Justice of Telangana High Court Bench on Monday, January 17, elaborately examined the Covid-19 Public Interest Litigations. The High Court asked the Telangana government to ensure at least 1 lakh Covid-19 RT-PCR tests every day. They also mentioned that many counsels of the High Court also tested positive and the government failed to prevent the huge surge of …

Congress in Telangana calls for boost in testing, tracing to handle rise in Covid cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress in Telangana calls for boost in testing, tracing to handle rise in Covid cases

India Today  

The Congress party in Telangana has demanded that the state government seriously implement the test, trace, and treatment strategy to control the third wave of the Covid pandemic. The state government should increase the Covid tests so as to identify all the infected persons and provide them treatment,” said Hyderabad city Congress committee minorities department chairman Sameer Waliullah. Congress also …

Hospitals Overcharging Covid Patients: Karnataka High Court Seeks ATR; Status Of Refunds
3 years, 5 months ago

Hospitals Overcharging Covid Patients: Karnataka High Court Seeks ATR; Status Of Refunds

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to inform as to what action has been taken against those hospitals who are found guilty of charging exorbitant amounts from Covid-19 patients. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum in its order noted, "Counsel for intervenor, …

Telangana hits record: 4.01 lakh COVID vaccines in one day
3 years, 6 months ago

Telangana hits record: 4.01 lakh COVID vaccines in one day

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government administered 4.01 lakh doses of the Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday, its highest single-day tally ever. With many people waiting for the second dose due to their time schedules and the non-availability of vaccines, special camps are being organised in mandals and via vaccination vans in districts. Experts said that more testing would help identify reasons for …

Andhra Health Department Sends CM Reddy SOS for Rs 428 Cr Covid-19 Funds
3 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Health Department Sends CM Reddy SOS for Rs 428 Cr Covid-19 Funds

News 18  

The Medical and Health Department sent an SOS to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday requesting that Rs 428 crore was required "on an emergency basis" for Covid-19 management, official sources said. The Rs 428 crore emergency release sought was to meet the salaries of staff and medical professionals engaged for Covid-19 duties, procurement of …

Delhi Slashes Covid-19 Testing Rates; RT-PCR, RAT to Now Cost Rs 300
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Slashes Covid-19 Testing Rates; RT-PCR, RAT to Now Cost Rs 300

News 18  

The Delhi government on Wednesday slashed the prices of RT-PCR coronavirus tests, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeting that the drastically reduced testing rates will help the common man. According to the order issued, RT-PCR tests — the most accurate test to detect the virus — will now cost Rs 300 in Delhi when the samples are collected by government …

Delhi govt slashes rates of Covid tests, RT-PCR to cost Rs 500 now
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt slashes rates of Covid tests, RT-PCR to cost Rs 500 now

India Today  

The Delhi government on Wednesday reduced the cost of Covid-19 tests in the union territory. All laboratories and private hospitals that conduct Covid-19 tests have been instructed by the Delhi government to display the new rates within 24 hours. He wrote, "Delhi government drastically reduced Corona test rates. pic.twitter.com/00BJxGddjW — Arvind Kejriwal August 4, 2021 The government has also instructed …

Gujarat govt slashes prices of RT-PCR test in private facilities
3 years, 7 months ago

Gujarat govt slashes prices of RT-PCR test in private facilities

India Today  

The Gujarat government has reduced the prices of RT-PCR test for Covid-19 in private facilities. Now, when a sample is collected at laboratory premises, it will cost Rs 400 against the earlier rate of Rs 700, said Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel. Also, the RT-PCR sample collection by the laboratory at a hospital or residence will cost Rs 550 instead …

Approach Centre For Additional Supply Of Covid-19 Vaccines If Allocated Quota Is Inadequate: Karnataka High Court Tells State
3 years, 8 months ago

Approach Centre For Additional Supply Of Covid-19 Vaccines If Allocated Quota Is Inadequate: Karnataka High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on July 9 directed the state government to place on record the assessment made on Covid-19 vaccine requirement for administering second doses in the State, during the months of July and August. Huilgol submitted that as per the latest media bulletin issued by the Government of Karnataka on July 8, 2,04,62,938 first doses have been administered …

Health and frontline workers, vulnerable groups given priority in Covid vaccination: Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Health and frontline workers, vulnerable groups given priority in Covid vaccination: Centre

India Today  

The Covid vaccination programme gives priority to strengthening the country's healthcare system by protecting health and frontline workers as well as the most vulnerable groups, the government said on Thursday and dismissed media reports alleging that the inoculation strategy is "neglecting" the elderly and vulnerable and "privileges the rich". READ: Govt caps monthly vaccine stock limit for private hospitals from …

India reports 46,148 new COVID-19 cases, 979 deaths today; active cases comprise 1.89% of caseload
3 years, 8 months ago

India reports 46,148 new COVID-19 cases, 979 deaths today; active cases comprise 1.89% of caseload

Firstpost  

The ICMR added that 15,70,515 tests were conducted on Sunday, taking the total cumulative tests conducted so far in the country to 40,63,71,279 New Delhi: India logged 46,148 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,02,79,331, while daily fatalities were recorded below 1,000, taking the death toll to 3,96,730, according to the Union Health Ministry data …

Took back charge of vaccine drive on states’ request: Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Took back charge of vaccine drive on states’ request: Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Union government took back charge of sourcing and supplying vaccines to states after as many as 13 chief ministers wrote to it with a request for a reset of the policy, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Saturday. “The said decision to review the strategy was taken after receipt of letters from 13 Hon’ble chief ministers as well …

Over 69 lakh COVID vaccine doses administered on day one of revised guidelines
3 years, 9 months ago

Over 69 lakh COVID vaccine doses administered on day one of revised guidelines

India TV News  

On the first day of the revised guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination coming into effect, India administered more than 69 lakh vaccine doses till Monday afternoon, the Union Health Ministry said. Within the population group of citizens more than 18 years of age, states and UTs may decide their own prioritisation factoring in the vaccine supply schedule, the revised guidelines issued …

Free Covid-19 vaccination for adults in India from today: All you need to know
3 years, 9 months ago

Free Covid-19 vaccination for adults in India from today: All you need to know

India Today  

Free coronavirus vaccines will be made available to states for vaccination of all above the age of 18 from today, as per the announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Saying that a new stage in fight against corona begins today, Union Minister Amit Shah said, “The PM made an important decision that from June 21 people who are 18 yrs …

Telangana to lift Covid lockdown completely
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana to lift Covid lockdown completely

India TV News  

Telangana cabinet on Saturday decided to lift coronavirus lockdown completely in the state. At its meeting, the state cabinet discussed the matter and decided on total removal of the lockdown which was imposed to control the spread of Covid in the state. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation accounted for the most number of cases with 149, followed by Rangareddy and …

Centre to Revise Vaccine Prices, In Talks with Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre to Revise Vaccine Prices, In Talks with Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech

News 18  

The Centre is reportedly in talks with Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech over a revision of Covid-19 vaccine prices, days after issuing fresh procurement guidelines. “The revised procurement price per dose is yet to be decided under the new system”, a senior government official told the Indian Express. On Tuesday announced revised prices of Covid-19 vaccines for private hospitals, fixing …

Covishield at Rs 780, Covaxin at Rs 1,410: Centre Revises Vaccine Rates for Pvt Hospitals. Check List
3 years, 9 months ago

Covishield at Rs 780, Covaxin at Rs 1,410: Centre Revises Vaccine Rates for Pvt Hospitals. Check List

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday announced revised prices of Covid-19 vaccines for private hospitals, fixing Covishield shot at Rs 780, Covaxin jab at Rs 1,410 and Rs 1145 per Sputnik V dose. The statement also showed the 5 per cent GST rates imposed on the vaccine doses: Rs 30 for Covishield, Rs 60 for Covaxin and Rs 47.40-47 for Sputnik V. …

Government caps prices of COVID-19 vaccines at private hospitals
3 years, 9 months ago

Government caps prices of COVID-19 vaccines at private hospitals

The Hindu  

The Centre has capped the prices at which vaccines will be sold at private hospitals. The high price of COVID-19 vaccines at private hospitals is “unacceptable”, and the revised vaccination policy will see reductions, said V.K. We are confident that this will encourage more hospitals, across the country and not just big cities, to come forward for administering vaccines.” Though …

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today
3 years, 9 months ago

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today

News 18  

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday at 2pm to take a decision on the extension of Covid-induced lockdown According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the state cabinet is likely to discuss the situation in the state amidst the Corona, medical and health, agriculture operations, the economic situation in the state due to lockdown etc. Telangana on Monday reported 1,933 …

Pvt hospitals to get 25% vaccines, can charge ₹150 plus vaccine cost: PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

Pvt hospitals to get 25% vaccines, can charge ₹150 plus vaccine cost: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Announcing free vaccines for Indian states on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that private hospitals will be allowed to charge a maximum service charge of ₹150 on the fixed price of the jabs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Private hospitals in the country are allowed to secure 25% of the vaccines manufactured in the country under the current distribution model …

Private hospitals can continue to procure 25% from vaccine makers, says PM
3 years, 9 months ago

Private hospitals can continue to procure 25% from vaccine makers, says PM

India Today  

While addressing the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that keeping in mind people who want to get inoculated at private hospitals, the government will keep allowing private hospitals to buy 25 per cent of the vaccines manufactured in the country. The Prime Minister also added that private hospitals in the country can charge up to Rs 150 …

Supreme Court Seeks Comparison Between Indian & International Prices Of COVID Vaccines
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Comparison Between Indian & International Prices Of COVID Vaccines

Live Law  

Noting that the Centre had financed and facilitated the production of vaccines through concessions or otherwise, the Supreme Court sought clarification on whether it would be accurate to state that private entities had alone borne the risk and cost of manufacture.It noted that as Emergency Use Authorisation had been granted by the Centre to the manufacturers thereby minimizing their risk,. …

Telangana HC orders state to submit vaccination details, fix cap on Covid care fee
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana HC orders state to submit vaccination details, fix cap on Covid care fee

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to submit the blueprint of how the government was going to administer the Covid-19 vaccine to all those who are above the age of 18 and to submit the details of how many vaccines it had ordered from the manufacturers globally for state needs. The court also ordered the …

Why Amphotericin Vials Allocated For Treatment Of Black Fungus Not Dispatched? Telangana High Court Pulls Up Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Why Amphotericin Vials Allocated For Treatment Of Black Fungus Not Dispatched? Telangana High Court Pulls Up Centre

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Central Government for its laid-back attitude in the distribution of Amphotericin B medicine, crucial for treatment of Black Fungus infection. "Not a single vial of the allocated injection has been received by the State of Telangana from May 26 onwards," Chief Justice Hima Kohli noted. The Bench also comprising …

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals

News 18  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led state government for failing to implement its previous orders over containing the spread of coronavirus, vaccination programme and stopping private hospitals from exploiting patients and their families. Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Vijaysen Reddy expressed their discontent to Advocate General BS Prasad that the government …

'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday rapped the State Government for failing to cap the fees being charged by private hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients in the State. "People are having to mortgage gold to pay bills," Chief Justice Hima Kohli remarked. On May 18, the High Court had directed the State Government to issue a fresh Government Order, …

More than 1.82 cr Covid vaccine doses available with states, over 4 lakh in pipeline: Govt
3 years, 9 months ago

More than 1.82 cr Covid vaccine doses available with states, over 4 lakh in pipeline: Govt

India TV News  

More than 1.82 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are available with states and union territories, and over 4 lakh will be received by them within the next three days, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The central government has so far provided, through the free of cost category and direct state procurement category, more than 22.77 crore vaccine doses to …

Hyderabad-based Indian Immunological Limited to produce 10-15 million vaccine doses monthly
3 years, 9 months ago

Hyderabad-based Indian Immunological Limited to produce 10-15 million vaccine doses monthly

India TV News  

Hyderabad-based Indian Immunological Limited to produce 10-15 million vaccine doses monthly In order to ramp up vaccine production as the country battles the second wave of coronavirus, the Centre has decided to support some PSU companies with grants under 'Mission COVID Suraksha'. Under this move, one such company is Hyderabad-based Indian Immunological Limited, which is expected to produce nearly 10-15 …

Telangana's COVID positivity rate drops to 4.1%
3 years, 10 months ago

Telangana's COVID positivity rate drops to 4.1%

India TV News  

Telangana's Covid-19 positivity rate dropped to 4.1 per cent on Wednesday, health officials said. The positivity rate has come down from 4.7 per cent to 4.1 per cent. The official said out of 55,120 total beds in Covid hospitals in the state, 31,375 are vacant. Srinivasa Rao said 612 ICU beds in government-run hospitals and 3,977 in private hospitals were …

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