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New Delhi: The coronavirus vaccination at government facilities will be provided for free and the cost will be borne by the Central government, the Union Health Ministry announced on Saturday (February 27, 2021) whereas at private facilities will be charged subject to a financial ceiling. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, "Vaccination at private facilities will be charged subject to a financial ceiling whereas vaccination at government facilities is totally free, the cost being borne by Central government." Vaccination at private facilities will be charged subject to a financial ceiling whereas vaccination at government facilities is totally free, the cost being borne by Central government: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Health Ministry #COVID19 https://t.co/ubHJaEuFld — ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2021 Vaccination at government facilities will be free of cost, while the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine at private ... » Learn More about COVID-19 vaccination will be provided for free at government facilities: Health Ministry

New Delhi: In the third phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive which begins from March 1, the government is aiming to expand the vaccination drive to the general public of the nation, which include people with co-morbidities in the 45-59 years age group and senior citizens. Adding to this, on Saturday (February 27) the Union Ministry of health and family welfare, in a press release, revealed that the people with co-morbid conditions will need to carry a medical certificate to receive the vaccination. The release also disclosed the list of the 20 co-morbid conditions that would be prioritised for receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. “The simplified system of certifying people with 20 co-morbidities within the 45-59 years age group was also explained to the States. The simplified one page certificate to be signed by any registered medical practitioner is at annexure-1,” the ministry’s statement said. Here is the list of the 20 co-morbidities whose presence will prioritize the ... » Learn More about People with THESE health conditions will get COVID-19 vaccine jabs on priority, check full list

The Union Health Ministry on Friday announced options for advance self registration, on-site registration and facilitated cohort registration for potential beneficiaries of the second round of COVID vaccinations, starting on March 1. The second round of vaccination will cover those over 60 years of age and 45+ with comorbidities. Choice of centres Giving details of the simplified process of registration through three routes, the Ministry said the beneficiaries will be able to self register in advance by downloading the Co-Win 2.0 portal and through other IT applications including Arogya Setu. This will show the government and private hospitals serving as COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) with date and time of the available schedules. The beneficiary would be able to choose the CVC of his/her choice and book an appointment for vaccination. On-site registration will allow those who cannot self register in advance to walk into the identified CVCs and get themselves ... » Learn More about Coronavirus | Select a COVID-19 vaccination centre, book appointment

With Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir reporting a high active COVID-19 caseload and an increasing trend in new cases in the last week, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Saturday reviewed the situation with the Chief Secretaries. Coronavirus | Select a COVID-19 vaccination centre, book appointment The States have been advised not to lower their guard, enforce pandemic-appropriate behaviour and deal firmly with violations. They are also required to follow effective surveillance and tracking strategies in respect of potential super spreading events. The Health Ministry said Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have also shown a surge in new cases in the last 24 hours taking the active caseload to 1,59,590. Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 8,333, followed by Kerala with 3,671 while Punjab reported 622 new cases, it said. India reported 16,488 new cases in ... » Learn More about Coronavirus | Cabinet Secretary reviews upsurge of COVID-19 cases

India’s active COVID-19 caseload was 1,51,708 on Thursday, comprising 1.37% of the total positive cases. This is largely attributable to the upsurge in daily new cases in Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. All these States have recorded a rise in daily new cases, said a release issued by the Ministry. India has reported 16,738 new daily COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Of them, 89.57% are from seven States. Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 8,807, followed by Kerala with 4,106, while Punjab reported 558 new cases. “On the other hand, the country has been witnessing a continuous decline in cumulative positivity rate. As on 25th Feb 2021, the cumulative positivity rate stands at 5.17%,” said the release. It added that India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,07,38,501 on Thursday and the recovery rate is 97.21%. “The gap between total recovered cases and the active cases is constantly rising and stands ... » Learn More about Coronavirus | Upsurge in positive cases in seven States

Private hospitals functioning as COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs) may recover a charge subject to a ceiling of ₹250 per person per dose, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. The Ministry released a list of 20 co-morbidities that enhance the risk of mortality from COVID-19, and now allow beneficiaries in the 45-59 years age bracket to avail of the vaccine. India is all set to start the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination on March 1, which will cover those above 60 years and people who are 45+ years with specified co-morbid conditions. Government CVCs will offer free vaccination for all and the Central government will bear the full cost of vaccination conducted by them. “To ramp up the COVID vaccination capacity around 10,000 private hospitals can be used under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and more than 600 hospitals under Central Government Health Scheme. Other private hospitals empanelled under State Govts. Health Insurance Schemes can also participate as COVID Vaccination Centers ... » Learn More about Coronavirus | Private hospitals can charge up to ₹250 per dose of COVID-19 vaccine

New Delhi: The general public too can now avail COVID-19 vaccines in the next phase of the innnoculation drive which begins from March 1, a citizen can walk in to a vaccination centre and get themselves registered for a dose, the government announced on Friday. In a statement to the states, the Centre outlined new guidelines and features that are being included in the Co-WIN platform. The Co-WIN platform is the digital backbone of the innoculation drive, and everyone has to be registered on it to get a dose. The government took the platform offline for the weekend to upgrade it which will allow all eligible people to be included. “The States and UTs were explained the basic features of version 2.0 of the digital platform Co-WIN, which is a population-scale software with capacity of processing several thousands of entries. The new phase of vaccination of age-appropriate groups will expand the COVID-19 vaccination in the country manifold ,” the health ministry said. ... » Learn More about Walk-in registration for COVID-19 vaccine doses to be allowed in next phase, Centre says

The daily rise in coronavirus infections in India was recorded above 15,000 after nearly a month taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,10,46,914, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. IMAGE: A health worker collects a sample from a teacher for COVID-19 test, at Udaipur in Lahaul-Spiti, on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo A total 16,738 infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,56,705 with 138 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. On January 29, 18,855 new infections were recorded in a span of 24 hours after which it stayed below 15,000. The daily deaths were registered above 130 after a gap of 26 days. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,07,38,501 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.21 per cent and the case fatality rate stands at 1.42 per cent. The active caseload increased to 1,51,708 which comprises 1.37 ... » Learn More about India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

The home ministry Friday said the existing COVID-19 guidelines will remain in force till March 31. IMAGE: A BMC health worker collects swab sample of a construction worker for the COVID-19 test, at Siddhivinayak Metro site in Mumbai, on Thursday. Photograph: Kunal Patil/PTI Photo In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic. The states and union territories have also been advised to speed up the vaccination of the target population so as to break the chain of transmission and overcome the pandemic. Accordingly, containment zones continue to be demarcated carefully; prescribed containment measures strictly followed within these zones; COVID-appropriate behaviour promoted and strictly enforced; and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prescribed in respect of various permitted ... » Learn More about Existing Covid guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA

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