Chennai, May 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin

today announced Rs 25 lakh assistance to 43 doctors, who

died of COVID during the last one year, besides incentives

to doctors, nurses and other medical staff during the current

second wave of pandemic.

In a statement here, he said the 43 doctors, who had risked

their lives and provided treatment to COVID patients during

the last one year, had sacrificed their lives.

In recognition of their unparalleled services and to provide

solace to their families, a compensation of Rs 25 lakh will

be given to their family members.

Mr Stalin also announced special incentives to doctors,

nurses, sanitary workers, lab technicians, CT scan and

ambulance staff who were involved in COVID-related

treatment day and night.

He said during the second wave of COVID period of three

months–April, May and June–Rs 30,000 would be given to

doctors as incentive, Rs 20,000 for nurses and Rs 15,000

for other staff, besides Rs 20,000 for PG and trainee

doctors.(UNI)