COVID Insurance Plans: Who Should Opt for Them and Why

Why are COVID Insurance Plans Must-Have for You?

As per recent corona virus news highlights, total COVID-19 cases in India have crossed the four million mark. As a result, COVID insurance plans have become the need of the hour, and that too for every citizen of India.

So, let’s take a look at the below corona virus India cases as on 08th September, 2020:

• Total Cases: 42,85,174 (+75,087)
• Active Cases: 8,88,052 (+4,754)
• Deaths: 73,208 (+1,132)
• Tests Done: 5,06,50,128 (+10,98,621)

Infectious Cases of Corona Virus in India and the Need for COVID Insurance Plans

India recently beat Brazil in terms of the number of recorded corona virus cases. Consequently, we are now standing in the second position, right behind the USA.

Corona virus news source helps us compare the number of cases in India with other countries. So, come let us have a look at the table below:

Sno.	Country	Total Cases	New Cases	Total Deaths
1.	USA	6,486,417	+842	1,93,586
2.	India	4,284,103	+6,519	72,843
3.	Brazil	4,147,794		1,27,001

Further, COVIDindia.org data shows that each and every state of India is affected by the corona virus. In fact, the effects on a few particular states are more concerning.

For instance, we have highlighted the top seven COVID-19 infected states of India:

Sno.	Country	Confirmed Cases	Deaths
1.	Maharashtra	10,60,308	29,903
2.	Andhra Pradesh	5,67,123	4,912
3.	Tamil Nadu	5,02,759	8,381
4.	Karnataka	4,59,445	7,265
5.	Uttar Pradesh	3,12,036	4,429
6.	Delhi	2,18,304	4,744
7.	West Bengal	2,02,708	3,945

Undoubtedly, the number of COVID-19 cases in India is increasing and that too at an alarming rate. The infection has affected firstly tier 1 cities, secondly tier 2 cities, and thirdly, even the tier 3 cities. Therefore, it is as clear as day, that every civilian of this country needs to be protected by a corona life insurance plan.

Having a COVID Insurance Plan is Beneficial for All

The Government of India has taken strict measures from the inception of Coronavirus in India to control the spread of COVID-19. Indeed, India has seen one of the strictest lockdowns across the globe. Also, there are plenty of public awareness messages that promote:

• Social distancing
• And use of masks and sanitizers

However, despite taking so many precautionary measures, each of us is still exposed to the Corona virus. It is because the infection does not differentiate between individuals. Every human being is truly at an equal risk of attaining COVID-19 infection.

How Corona Virus Infection Spreads

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. Primarily, it transfers via the respiratory droplets of an infected person during the following activities:

• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Talking

Get a COVID Insurance Plan and Channelize your Savings

We are going through a situation where consumers are making a conscious decision before spending their hard-earned money. As a result, many individuals may feel apprehensive towards investing in long term life insurance plans involving high premium costs.

Edelweiss Tokio Life – COVID Shield+ is an all-new COVID insurance plan that provides financial security against COVID-19. In other words, it offers lump sum benefit on ICU admission and covers death due to COVID-19.

To know more, visit COVID Insurance Plans and to claim a COVID eventuality, visit Edelweiss Tokio Life COVID Shield+.

 

Siddhant Dubey - Writer & Photographer

Siddhant works as a freelance content writer who is interested in a wide range of spheres from photography and personal finance to cooking. He is also an aspiring photographer striving to showcase life around him through his vision.