I have to buy health insurance for my parents who are 53 and 60 years old. But when I saw the premiums and reviews of the policies, I got confused about which one to select.

Some insurance companies are charging just ₹10,000-15,000 for a coverage of ₹5 lakh, while others are charging ₹30,000-40,000.Is there any reliable source where I can compare various health insurance plans?—Sreenivasa GupthaIt is likely that you are referring to two different sets of health insurance plans.

A few insurers offer a special senior citizen health insurance plan apart from their regular health insurance plans.The senior citizen plans generally have a sum assured of up to ₹5 lakh.

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Kingston’s medical officer of health named Ontario’s next top doctor

Kingston’s medical officer of health will take over as the province’s top public health job more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began.The appointment of Dr. Kieran Moore was formally announced on Sunday, a day after it was first revealed in a report published by The Toronto Star.“As we continue to vaccinate more Ontarians and embark on our roadmap to reopen in the coming weeks, Dr.

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Covid-19 super spreaders: Surat starts green, white health card plan

SURAT : The Surat Municipal Corporation in Gujarat has introduced a 'green health card' for grocers, vendors, drivers etc to make people they come in contact with aware that the card-holder has been vaccinated against Covid-19 with one or both doses, an official said on Sunday.These categories, as they come in contact with a large number of people in their line of work, can be "potential super spreaders" and it is for this reason that the SMC introduced the coloured health card system, he added."The green health card will tell customers that people employed in such categories do not pose the risk of spreading the virus," the civic official said.Deputy Municipal Commissioner Ashish Naik said those who had not been vaccinated or even tested

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COVID: Monuments, museums under ASI to remain closed till June 15

coronavirus cases, the Centre on Sunday announced that all monuments and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will remain closed till 15 June, news agency ANI reported.Union Ministry of Culture said on Sunday, Due to the COVID19 pandemic situation, all the centrally protected monuments/sites and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India shall continue to remain closed till 15 June 2021 or until further orders.These include 3,693 monuments and 50 museums.Last month, the Union Ministry of Culture announced that all sites and museums under the ASI would remain closed till May 15.

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World Health Organisation must be allowed to investigate origins of Covid pandemic says Tory Minister

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Friends producer ADDRESSES fan concern over Matthew Perry's health; Says the actor is 'stronger and better'

Friends: The Reunion which aired recently, brought back together the show's lead cast including Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc after 17 long years. After the reunion episode's release, several fans showed concern for actor Matthew Perry's health as they took to social media to discuss the same.

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'Friends' Producer Shares Health Update on Matthew Perry After Reunion Special

One of the Friends producers is giving us an update on how Matthew Perry is doing these days.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'red listing' Scotland as holiday bookings slump amid confusion over coronavirus rules

Covid-19 rules. Industry leaders have warned hundreds of millions of pounds is being lost because tourists don’t know if the country is open for business.

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Kate Middleton receives first jab of COVID 19 vaccine and the Duchess' rare casual look leaves fans impressed

After Prince William left netizens in awe of his biceps with the picture where he was seen receiving his first jab for the COVID-19 vaccine, it's now his wife Kate Middleton who has got the internet talking with her vaccine photo. The Duchess of Cambridge received her first jab of the coronavirus vaccine on Friday, and she shared her vaccination image for all of her followers to see on their Instagram handle. Much like Prince William, Kate's picture received a lot of love from their fans for setting an example and encouraging their fans to get vaccinated at the earliest.

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Pandemic travel over U.S. holiday weekend has experts urging for caution

With over 50 per cent of eligible adults in the U.S. fully vaccinated for COVID-19, many are travelling for Memorial Day weekend. But as Jennifer Johnson reports, the unofficial start to summer doesn’t mean the risks of the pandemic are over.

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Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents

TULSA, Okla. - Viola Ford Fletcher has lived through two pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression and segregation — and she still vividly remembers the night of May 31, 1921.The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties sat in silence on May 19 as the 107-year-old told them about the night an armed White mob came to Tulsa’s Greenwood District.Fletcher, her younger brother, Hughes Van Ellis, and Lessie Benningfield Randle — the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre — are still pursuing justice for what happened to them a century ago.

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Two men in their 20s among latest Manitoba COVID-19 deaths, ICU transfers out of province continue

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Fears over Prince Charles' 'swollen fingers' in pub photo sees NHS issue health advice

NHS has issued health advice after fans raised concerns over pictures of Prince Charles's swollen hands while pulling a pint. The heir to the throne was recently in the suitably named Prince of Wales boozer in South London, visiting businesses in the area that had reopened after lockdown restrictions.But pouring himself a pint of bitter for a photo opportunity also meant a close up of his hands which were ballooned up.

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Nearly one in every eight Indians got at least one dose of covid-19 vaccine: Health ministry

New Delhi: Nearly 1 in every 8 Indians has got at least one dose of covid-19 vaccine with nearly 55% of the 211.8 million doses administered till date through walk-in registrations, the union health ministry said on Saturday. Clarifying on vaccination situation in the country, government said that over 167 million persons have been administered at least one dose of the vaccine in a nation of over 1.37 billion, translating to 12.21% coverage.“Looking at the actual target population of 18 and above of 944.7million, the number goes up to 17.67% or 2 in every 11 Indians.

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NJ, nation's gas prices remain steady for holiday weekend

Gas prices TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices remained steady in New Jersey and around the nation heading into the Memorial Day weekend, but drivers are paying more than $1 per gallon more than they were last year. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.05, down a penny from a week ago. Drivers were paying an average of $2 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.04, unchanged from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $1.96 a gallon a year ago at this time.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Health Canada extends expiration date of ‘specific’ AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine lots in Ontario

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday to seven months from six months.The province had been at risk of wasting several thousand doses of AstraZeneca.“Vaccine doses with an original expiry date of May 31, 2021 can now be used until July 1, 2021,” said a spokesperson for Ontario’s minister of health. Ontario pharmacies brace for busy weekend as they race to use all expiring AstraZeneca vaccines Ontario had begun to offer the second dose of AstraZeneca at a 10-week interval for those who got their first dose between March 10 and March 19.

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Covid cases and hospitalizations rise in U.K. as variant from India takes hold

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As plan for new U.S. health agency to speed treatments takes shape, doubts remain

Francis Collins, director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on 26 May, 2021.

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'Free' HSE PCR tests cannot be used for holiday travel - Ossian Smyth

People cannot avail of "free" Covid testing from the HSE before going on holidays, Minister of State Ossian Smyth has confirmed.

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Uttar Pradesh: Time to relax Covid lockdown restrictions, says health minister

Uttar Pradesh cabinet, along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, monitored the coronavirus situation in both rural and urban areas recently.He also said the coronavirus vaccination drive was better in UP's urban areas compared to the rural region.

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Delhi to get 5.5 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses for 18+ age group in June: Sisodia

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Over 4 lakh covid vaccine doses to be delivered to States, UTs in next 3 days: Health Ministry

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Covaxin production to be increased to 6-7 crore doses a month in July-August: Health Ministry

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COVID-19: Alberta Health Services drops contempt of court application against Calgary pastor

COVID-19 laws.Tim Stephens was arrested May 9 for allegedly organizing a church service that was held earlier in the day at Fairview Baptist Church, which police said did not comply with public health orders.An injunction obtained by Alberta Health Services (AHS) on May 6 mandated that event organizers comply with public health restrictions, including masking, physical distancing and attendance limits.AHS, the agency that delivers health care in Alberta, says in a statement that it withdrew its application against Stephens due to an issue of mistaken identity when the injunction was served.The Justice Centre, a Canadian legal organization, says that three of its lawyers representing Stephens discovered that AHS never served the pastor with

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Conshohocken fleet owner says thieves stole 16 catalytic converters from mobile health units

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - A Conshohocken fleet owner says more than a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from mobile COVID-19 vaccination trucks. Larry Borden, the CEO of Aardvark Mobile Tours and Mobile Health, said that business was hit and catalytic converters, a necessary component for the sustainability of a vehicle, were stolen from his business."It happened last night. We came in this morning and it turns out that a crew of people came here last night and stole 16 catalytic converters from underneath our vehicles," he said.Those who know how valuable these parts are have become bolder with attempts to steal them at all cost.Borden’s company helps provide specialized mobile COVID testing centers that can come to anyone.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 317 new cases, 2 deaths as active and average case counts fall

COIVD-19 and two additional deaths.The numbers dropped B.C.’s seven-day average of new cases to 315, the lowest it has been since Nov. 2.

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‘Friends’ Producer Says Matthew Perry Is ‘Stronger And Better’ Following Health Battle

Matthew Perry is “excited” about moving forward with his life, according to his former “Friends” colleagues.

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N.B. reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates increasing among long-term care staff

The two cases in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) are travel related.The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 2,181. Since Thursday, three people have recovered for a total of 1,998 recoveries.There have been 43 deaths, and the number of active cases is 139.

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COVID-19 vaccinations increase in US, but unevenly

Vaccination rates for American adults continue to increase across the United States, but progress is uneven, with Southern states lagging.

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Easy Life on the struggles of mental health: “It remains really difficult to talk about how you feel”

Easy Life have spoken about the struggles of talking about mental health, saying it “remains really difficult to talk about how you feel”.The Leicester band released their debut album ‘Life’s A Beach’ today (May 28), which tackles subjects including anxiety and depression.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, frontman Murray Matravers discussed the 2018 single ‘Nightmares’, which also appears on the new record.

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Lorraine Kelly praises Prince Harry for opening up about mental health but says comments about Royal Family are 'sad'

Lorraine Kelly has praised Prince Harry for being honest about his mental health and for opening up about his personal experience with grief. But while she applauded the prince for his honesty, the Scots TV presenter admitted that she felt 'sad' about the comments he has made about the Royal Family, as he continues to speak in different interviews about his time as a senior royal.

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Wells Fargo Center will increase to full capacity on June 2

PHILADELPHIA - The Wells Fargo Center will return to full capacity on June 2 for the Sixers playoff run after Philadelphia announced it will drop most ‘Safer-at-Home’ restrictions about a week ahead of schedule. "Opening our doors to more than 20,000 fans is an important moment for our entire city.

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Ronald Koeman fires back over health concerns after Barcelona boss was hospitalised

Barcelona president Joan Laporta told a press conference over a "worrying scare" regarding the health of the manager.The former Everton and Netherlands boss was said to have been taken to hospital on Thursday, with Spanish media reporting of an anxiety attack following the end of the La Liga season.Last summer, Koeman was admitted to a hospital in Amsterdam with "chest complaints", and subsequently underwent successful surgery and returned to the dugout.President Joan Laporta provided an update on the Dutchman's condition at a press conference on Friday, following confusion over his position ahead of the new campaign.He said: "Yesterday he [Koeman] gave us a worrying scare. He had to go to the hospital."Luckily he's fine.

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Jedward Say Edward’s Health Scare Was Very Tough Without Their Mother

Jedward fans across the globe were worried sick when Edward was rushed to hospital with a life threatening illness.

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Manitoba reports 497 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

COVID-19 infections and no new deaths connected to the virus Friday.The latest cases announced on the province’s online COVID-19 portal bring the province’s total number of cases reported since March 2020 to 50,144.

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Bharat Biotech supplied over 2.75 crore covaxin doses to Central Govt: Union Health Ministry

New Delhi: Bharat Biotech has supplied over 2.75 crores doses of covaxin to central government and states/UTs have a balance of over 55 lakhs doses as on Friday, the union health ministry said.Amidst reports of shortage of covaxin across states, the central government said that current production capacity of indigenously developed Covaxin vaccine will be doubled by May-June 2021 and then increased nearly 6-7 folds by July - August 2021 i.e. increasing the production from 1 crore vaccine doses in April, 2021 to 6-7 crore vaccine doses month in July – August.

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Quebec announces 419 new COVID-19 cases as health restrictions ease

Quebec restaurant terraces reopen as curfew lifts Quebec Premier Francois Legualt took to social media to thank Quebecers for their efforts and sacrifices over the last 15 months.“It’s thanks to you that we got through this third wave that has been so devastating elsewhere,” he wrote in French in a Facebook post.

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Eamonn Holmes says he’s ‘still crutch dependent’ in update on his painful health battle

However, Eamonn was quick to point out that they were not as easy as they looked for him.He told the camera: “This all looks very simple, and it is very simple, except it’s like learning to walk again.“I’ve lost nerves in my right leg and there’s certain actions I can’t do, so even the most simple thing is hard, but it’s getting better.”Eamonn could then be seen getting a massage from James to ease the pain he is suffering from.He said during the treatment: “The whole recuperation path, there’s so many aspects to it.“James is the boss man and, you know, he has me here on the treatment table.“Some of it is quite pleasant, not a lot of it, but I know he’s doing a good job and, do you think we’re making progress?”James, who was wearing a

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Maharashtra: Lockdown-like restrictions extended by two weeks, says health minister Rajesh Tope

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Friday informed that the lockdown-like restrictions in the state have been extended for the next two weeks, news agency PTI reported.Tope has said that the recovery rate in the state has reached 93%. "In yesterday's Cabinet meeting, it was discussed that lockdown should be extended for 15 days but relaxations can be given in districts where cases have gone down, the final decision will be announced soon," the Maharashtra minister said earlier.

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Mum battling to secure life-saving cannabis medication calls on new health minister to take action

East Kilbride, has tirelessly campaigned to secure a NHS prescription for Bedrolite for son Cole who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy. Eight-year-old Cole was diagnosed with a form of drug resistant focal epilepsy when he was just three-months-old.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Prince Harry Slams Royal Family For Being ‘Incredibly Good At Covering Up’ Mental Health Issues

In a bonus episode of Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey’s AppleTV+ limited series, The Me You Can’t See, Harry, 36, spoke with Glenn Close about learned behaviors and societal pressures regarding mental health. Harry said that there’s a certain stigma over having these mental health issues and a particular “shame” felt by those who had no idea that their loved ones were in pain.

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Prince Harry feels better equipped at dealing with mental health issues as he supports wife Meghan Markle

*Trigger Warning*Previously, during a raw, deeply emotional interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle had opened up on the onslaught of harassment she received as a member of the royal family that led to her mental breaking point. She had tried to seek help for suicide contemplation but told Winfrey that nothing was ever done to aid her.

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Prince Harry Stresses The Importance Of Being There For Those Struggling With Mental Health After Meghan Markle Admits To Suicidal Thoughts

Prince Harry spoke further about his wife Meghan Markle’s struggles with suicidal thoughts during a bonus episode of his and Oprah Winfrey’s “The Me You Can’t See” docuseries.

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Delhi records 1,141 fresh Covid-19, positivity rate increases to 1.59%

Delhi reported an increase in daily coronavirus infections, as well as fatalities on Friday.The national capital reported 1,141 fresh Covid-19 cases with an increase in positivity rate to 1.59%. The daily deaths due to the virus increased to 139, the state's health bulletin said.On Thursday, the national capital had reported 1,072 new coronavirus cases and 117 deaths.Delhi reported a total of 2,799 recoveries in 24 hours.

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Ontario to hold update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

COVID-19 vaccine rollout today.Task force member Dirk Huyer says the group has been carefully working on its plan for second doses.Ontario is currently administering COVID-19 shots four months apart with some exceptions for people with specific health conditions and other groups. Toronto COVID-19 vaccine pop-up calls out entitlement, inequity after 2nd-dose seekers crash clinic Huyer says the second-dose plan will consider clinical reasons for shortening the interval between doses, supply and allocations across the province.The top doctor for York Region says he’s already heard that the province plans to shorten the interval between doses for those aged 80 and older.Dr.

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Prince Harry makes new dig at Royals as he says families feel 'shame' over mental health

Prince Harry has taken a fresh swipe at the Royal family after saying he learned families can "feel shame" when they hear of mental health struggles.The 36 year old starred in the Apple TV+ series The Me You Can't See with Oprah Winfrey last week, where he accused his family of showing "total neglect" to his and his wife Meghan Markle's mental health struggles. He has now appeared in a bonus episode of the series, where he says "parents" and "siblings" can feel shame for not noticing family members' mental health struggles.

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Swanrose Inc eyes $1 billion in turnover from health, hygiene products

sanitizers under the Just Human brand is eyeing a turnover of $1 billion over the next four to five years as the company expands to other health and hygiene categories such as surface disinfectants, wipes, anti-bacterial laundry wash, and cosmeceuticals in the United States as well as India, South America and the UAE.Swanrose was started in 2019 by Roshini Sanah Jaiswal, promoter and chief restructuring officer, Jagatjit Industries, that sells domestic liquor brands such as Aristocrat Premium Whisky.The company spent months formulating a hand-sanitizer that claims to have a 24-hour efficacy and can be used just once a day.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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