According to statistics provided by health officials, 45 doctors and paramedical staff have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Sindh, 49 healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 in Punjab and 39 medical workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Similarly, 20 paramedics have tested positive for the COVID-19 in Balochistan including 15 doctors. Two doctors infected with virus Gilgit Baltistan, five health workers in Islamabad and four paramedical staff have contract coronavirus so far.
The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) demanded from the federal and provincial governments to announce compensation for those healthcare providers who had lost their lives and those who had become infected with the virus.
As per the demand govt of Punjab finalised packages for front line workers as bonus one month salary and if shahed then 4 to 8 million will given.
Govt of Punjab has finalised financial package for frontline workers fighting #COVID19
— Azhar (@MashwaniAzhar) April 17, 2020
Frontline workers = Healthcare Professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Janitorial Staff), Rescue, Police or any other
Package:
▪ Bonus: 1 Month Salary
▪ Shaheed Package: 4 to 8 Million
