Delhi to give Rs 1 crore to kin of professionals who die treating Covid-19
Delhi to give Rs 1 crore to kin of professionals who die treating Covid-19
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced Rs one crore for the families of healthcare personnel if they lose their lives while dealing with coronavirus cases in the national capital.nn
If anyone loses their life while serving any #COVID19 patient, be it sanitation workers, doctors or nurses or any other staff, temporary or permanent, from private or government sector, their family will be given Rs 1 crore as our mark of respect for their service.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 1, 2020
nnInteracting with doctors, the chief minister said that at present, the Delhi government gives Rs one crore to the families of soldiers belonging to the national capital if they die in the line of duty.nn”Your contribution is no less than a soldier’s…if any healthcare personnal, including government or private doctor, nurse and sanitation workers, die while serving coronavirus patients, the government will give Rs one crore for their families,” he said.nn
Interacted with Delhi govt doctors and paramedic staff on COVID-19 duty over video conference. I salute their courage and dedication. Have assured them full govt support. They had some excellent suggestions which we will implement immediately pic.twitter.com/tQ2jM2wzLs
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 1, 2020
nnKejriwal’s interaction with doctors came after three doctors tested positive for COVID-19.nnSo far, 120 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the national capital.nnSource: Press Trust of India
