Infosys, Accenture to Cover Covid-19 Vaccination Costs for All Indian Employees Information Technology major Infosys Ltd and con...

Infosys, Accenture to Cover Covid-19 Vaccination Costs for All Indian Employees

Information Technology major Infosys Ltd and consulting and outsourcing services provider Accenture Plc said on Wednesday they would cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for their employees in India, as the country expands its massive vaccination drive.

India’s vaccination campaign ramped up on Monday, with people above the age of 60, and individuals 45 or older suffering from certain medical conditions, now eligible for shots.

accines administered at government health facilities will still be free, while private facilities cannot charge more than Rs 250 per dose, the government has said.

“Infosys is looking at partnering with health care providers to vaccinate employees and their immediate families as eligible,” Chief Operating Officer Pravin Rao said in an emailed statement.