Infosys, Accenture To Bear Cost Of COVID Vaccine For Staff, Families

IT giant Infosys and consulting company Accenture PLC have announced to bear the cost of COVID-19 vaccination to be provided to their India-based employees. Infosys' COO Pravin Rao stated to inoculate employees’ immediate families as well. Accenture also assured to cover employees and their eligible dependents who choose to get vaccinated. Rolling out the phase-2 of the mass vaccination drive, the government has allowed private health facilities to offer COVID-19 vaccine capped at Rs 250/dose.