Boise State News February 10, 2021
Several new, revised and deleted policies recently were approved. Please contact Angie Zirschky in the Policy Office or the responsible party listed in the policy with questions.
Approved Policy Revisions
Equal Employment Opportunity (Policy 1070) – Revised 01/22/21. Policy revised adding Veterans’ Preference language under Section 4.0 stating that the University will provide veterans’ preference to eligible applicants as prescribed under Idaho Code 56-602.
Additional Baccalaureate Degree or Double Major (Policy 3030) – Revised 01/22/21. Policy revised under Section 3.1.1 – Credit Hour Requirement, stating that thirty (30) additional upper-division credit hours beyond the hours acquired for the first degree is required for each subsequent degree. The language was also revised to clarify that the credits must be completed at Boise State University.
COVID-19 vaccination: No provision of insurance for vaccine recipients, says Health Ministry
The COVID-19 vaccination is entirely voluntary for the beneficiary, Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey said in response to a question on whether those administered/to be administered with the COVID-19 vaccines are insured against any kind of side effects
PTI | February 9, 2021 | Updated 15:57 IST
For Covishield vaccine, a total of 8,402 AEFIs, i.e. 0.192 per cent AEFI cases have been reported out of total beneficiaries vaccinated, Choubey said in an another reply
There is no provision of insurance for recipients of COVID-19 vaccine against any kind of side effects or medical complications that may arise due to the inoculation, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, February 9
There is no provision of insurance for recipients of COVID-19 vaccine against any kind of side effects or medical complications that may arise due to the inoculation, Rajya Sabh
PM-CARES fund to pay for 80% vaccines in Phase 1 of Covid vaccination drive
PM-CARES fund to pay for 80% vaccines in Phase 1 of Covid vaccination drive For January-March the (vaccination) cost is expected to be about Rs 2,700 crore approximately. Part of it is coming from the Health Ministry and some part of it is funded from the PM CARES fund, Expenditure Secretary T V Somanathan said.
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UPDATED: February 3, 2021 07:57 IST
[REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE] Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan holding a vial of Covid-19 vaccine at AIIMS, Delhi on January 16, 2021 (Photo Credits: PTI)
The PM-CARES fund, which has been set up to provide relief during the coronavirus pandemic, has contributed over Rs 2,200 crore for the first phase of vaccination drive, which is looking to inoculate frontline healthcare workers, the Expenditure Secretary said on Tuesday.