In a pursuit to curb the violence cases against doctors, Union Minister Prakash Javedakar addressed a press conference on Wednesday. Addressing a presser, Javedakar said that health workers who are trying to save the country from this epidemic are unfortunately facing attacks. No incident of violence or harassment, against them, will be tolerated. An ordinance has been brought in, it'll be implemented after President's sanction.
He also said that amendment to be made to Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, and Ordinance will be implemented. Such crime will now be cognizable & non-bailable. The investigation will be done within 30 days. Accused can be sentenced from 3 months-5 yrs & penalized from Rs 50,000 up to Rs 2 Lakh
In the case of grievous injuries, the accused can be sentenced from 6 months to 7 years. They can be penalized from Rs 1 Lakhs to Rs 5 Lakhs. If the damage is done to the vehicles or clinics of healthcare workers, then a compensation amounting to twice the market value of the damaged property will be taken from the accused.
Health briefings will now be reduced to 4 days a week:
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Javedakar informed that Health briefings will now be reduced to 4 days a week, press releases and Cabinet briefing on alternate days.
No decision has been taken yet on the resumption of flight operations. An announcement will be made on time as to when it will resume.