PTIThe Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that healthcare workers are coronavirus warriors and it will provide a specific helpline number for redressing their grievances such as salary cuts, delayed payment, non-availability of protective kits or eviction from rented accommodation. Chandran contended that besides health hazards, many nurses and healthcare workers are also being asked by their landlords to evict the accommodation for working close to coronavirus patients. Solicitor-general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said healthcare workers in the country are coronavirus warriors and the government is taking all necessary steps to address their grievances. The plea of UNA said, "A large number of healthcare workers including nurses, doctors, and other staffers are infected in various states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Karnataka etc. It also sought various other directions including one to ensure that all healthcare workers are trained on infection prevention and control (IPC), proper use and disposal of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

Source: The Telegraph April 15, 2020 09:22 UTC