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Rajasthan govt sets rates for Covid-19 treatment in private hospitals

The Rajasthan government on Tuesday fixed the package fees for treatment of COVID-19 patients admitted in private hospitals of the state. The government had fixed the treatment cost in June last year, but it was not clear what medicines and investigations were included in the package. So, revised details are being issued to avoid any confusion, an official order said. In the order released by Principal Secretary (Health) Akhil Arora, detailed guidelines have been issued to make the treatment cost more transparent for NABL and non-NABL accredited hospitals. For moderate sickness related to COVID-19, NABL accredited hospitals cannot charge more than Rs 5,500 per day including PPE kit charges for oxygen equipped isolated beds, whereas the non-NABL hospital charges will be Rs 5,000 per day. For severe and very severe patients, NABL accredited hospital treatment charge has been fixed at Rs 8,250 and 9,900 respectively per day including cost of PPE kits, whereas the daily package for ...

Covid-19: Rajasthan reports 159 deaths, 17,921 infections on May 9

Rajasthan recorded 159 deaths and 17,921 coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the death toll to 5,665 and the infection tally to 7,56,707.

Rajasthan imposes lockdown from May 10 to 24 amid surge in Covid-19 cases

The Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a state-wide lockdown from May 10 to 24 in light of the rapidly increasing Covid-19 cases

Rajasthan govt announces special package for oxygen production plants

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday announced a special package for the setting up of medical oxygen production plants with various incentives and facilities

MLA in Rajasthan hosts wedding party, flouts all coronavirus guidelines

Despite the state reeling under lockdown to battle the Covid pandemic, Rajasthan's Dungarpur MLA Rajkumar Roat hosted a big fat wedding party on Sunday in the presence of a huge crowd

Covid-19: Rajasthan govt orders closure of offices, markets until May 3

In a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Rajasthan government ordered the closure of offices and markets from Monday to May 3, according to a release

Polling begins for three assembly seats in Rajasthan amid tight security

The polling in three assembly constituencies of Rajasthan began at 7 am on Saturday, amid tight security arrangements

Rajasthan CM announces weekend curfew from 6 pm on Apr 16 to 5 am on Apr 19

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday night announced a weekend curfew in the state from 6 pm on April 16 to 5 am on April 19, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.

Second Covid-19 wave: Rajasthan orders 6 pm to 6 am curfew starting Friday

Amid a surge in coronavirus infection cases, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday decided to impose a night-long curfew from 6 pm to 5 am in the entire state from April 16. The night curfew was declared earlier in 10 urban areas of the state but with the spread of infection showing no sign of abating, the state government decided to enforce the regulatory measure in the entire state. The order imposing the night curfew in the entire state was issued on late Wednesday evening. Night curfew will be there from 6 in the evening till 5 in the morning and markets will be closed by 5 pm, the government order said. According to the new guideline, all educational and coaching institutes and libraries too will remain closed from April 16 to 30. The number of guests in private functions, marriages and other social gatherings has been restricted to 50. The directions related to the marriage and social functions will apply from April 16 to May 31, the order said. Not more than 20 persons wi

Rajasthan sees biggest single-day jump of 6,200 Covid-19 cases, 29 deaths

Rajasthan on Wednesday recorded the sharpest single-day spike of 6,200 fresh COVID-19 cases and 29 fatalities that took the state's infection tally to 3,81,292 and the death toll to 3,008, according to an official report. Jaipur reported the highest number of fresh cases at 1,325. Udaipur reported 918 new cases, Jodhpur 820 and Kota 646, the report stated. The number of active cases in Rajasthan stands at 44,905. So far, 33,379 patients have recovered, the report said. BJP candidate for Sahara assembly seat bypolls Ratanlal Jat also tested positive for COVID-19. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took to Twitter to wish him a speedy recovery.

Rajasthan sees 5,528 fresh coronavirus cases, reports 28 fatalities

Rajasthan reported 5,528 new Covid-19 cases and 28 fatalities on Tuesday, pushing the state's infection tally to 3,75,092 and the death toll to 2,979.

Delhi, Maharashtra, 8 other states account for 80% of new Covid-19 cases

Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Kerala have shown a rise in the Covid-19 daily cases, the Union Health Ministry said

Rajasthan adds 5,771 fresh Covid-19 infections, 25 more fatalities

The state's total infection tally at 3,69,564

Rajasthan has insufficient stock of Covid-19 vaccine: CM Ashok Gehlot

Gehlot on Friday said the number of COVID-19 doses available in the state is insufficient to carry on vaccination and due to this, inoculation will have to be stopped in many districts tomorrow

Congress shifts Assam candidates to Rajasthan due to 'Sarma' fear

The Congress has shifted at least 18 candidates of the party-led Mahajot in the Assam polls to party-ruled Rajasthan

Rajasthan bypolls: Covid-19 patients can vote from 5:30 PM-6 PM

People who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are suspected to be suffering from the disease will be able to cast their votes from 5:30 PM to 6 PM during the upcoming assembly bypolls in Rajasthan

Rajasthan reports 3,970 fresh coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths

Rajasthan records 3,970 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection count to 3,54,287, while 12 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 2,898 on Friday, an official report stated. Four deaths were reported from Udaipur, three from Banswara and one each from Barmer, Jodhpur, Kota, Rajsamand and Pali, it said. Of the fresh cases, a maximum of 767 infections were recorded in Jaipur, followed by Jodhpur 498, Kota 439, Udaipur 360, Dungarpur 340 and Bhilwara 245, among others. A total of 3,27,304 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the infection so far, while there are 24,085 active cases in the state, the report added.

Ensure compliance of Covid-19 guidelines in Rajasthan: Gehlot to officials

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday directed officials to ensure strict compliance of Covid-19 guidelines to contain the spread of the pandemic in the state, an official statement said

Rajasthan sees 3,526 fresh coronavirus cases, records 20 more deaths

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan surged to 3,50,317 on Thursday as 3,526 more people tested positive for the disease, while the death toll climbed to 2,886

Rajasthan govt shuffles administrative workforce, transfers 67 IAS officers

In an administrative reshuffle, the Rajasthan government has transferred 67 IAS officers including collectors in seven districts