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Coronavirus news highlights: Kerala sees 6,049 fresh Covid cases; Maharashtra reports 3,106

Medical fraternity at forefront of Covid crisis, not less than superman : Rajnath Singh During this crisis, the entire world understood that the real superman is our doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. I am the Defence Minister. And, I urge you to come forward and render your services to the armed forces, Singh said while addressing the foundation day programme of King George s Medical University (KGMU) through video-conferencing. 21:52 With 988 new cases, Gujarat s Covid-19 tally rises to 2,37,247; seven more deaths push toll to 4,248: Health Department 19:28 19:25 Maharashtra reported 3,106 new Covid-19 cases, 4,122 discharges, and 75 deaths today, as per State Health Department A man wearing a Santa Claus costume sanitizes children s hands inside a slum, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease inMumbai. Credit: Reuters Photo

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Rural survey finds no takers for paid vaccines

Little to no appetite for paid vaccines: Rural survey As the government, medical authorities and researchers scramble to launch a vaccine, here are findings from a survey called ‘Covid-19 Vaccine and Rural India’ that gauged appetite for paid vaccines in India. The survey, carried out by Gaon Connection, a rural media platform, found that less than half (44%) of the respondents from rural households were willing to pay for vaccination against Covid-19. 36% of the respondents said they would not pay for it. The survey was conducted across 60 districts in 16 States and one Union Territory with a sample size of 6,040 households. The interviews were done face-to-face, the writer of the article says.

Covid vaccination drive in Ahmedabad starts with identification of high-risk groups

Updated Dec 23, 2020 | 10:55 IST Rural Ahmedabad has 15-16 lakh population. A survey conducted by Gaon Connection found that more than 32% expressed a concern that the vaccine might have an adverse health impact. Covid vaccination drive in Ahmedabad starts with identification of high-risk groups  |  Photo Credit: IANS Ahmedabad: The district and municipality officials have recorded over 7lakh people across the city and rural areas during a one month survey to identify the high-risk population for vaccination against Covid. According to officials, as many as 704 vaccinators, including 324 from rural areas, have been identified during the survey.  A civic body health officer told the Indian Express, “These myths go away with time. No amount of information, education communication works. Even now, some people are refusing to register themselves citing adverse effects. Some have cited the case of Haryana health minister who tested positive days

44% rural Indians willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine: Survey

44% rural Indians willing to pay for COVID-19 vaccine: Survey NEW DELHI: Nearly 44 per cent of rural Indians are willing to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine, while more than half of the population in India’s villages believe the coronavirus crisis is a “conspiracy by China’, a survey showed on Tuesday. The survey, conducted by Gaon Connection among 6,040 rural respondents across 60 districts in 16 states and one union territory, found that 36 per cent said they would not want to pay for it. The remaining 20 per cent said they are yet to decide on paying for the vaccine. Of those who were willing to pay, two-third said they can pay up to Rs 500 for two doses of the vaccine, whenever it is available.

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