Union minister Prakash Javadekar while addressing the media after the cabinet meeting said today that health workers who are trying to save the country from the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-rapid-testing-paused-due-to-issues-with-chinese-kits-293997"> coronavirus </a>epidemic are unfortunately facing attacks.

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The minister said the government has brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers which carries imprisonment from 6 months to 7 years if anyone is found guilty.

"No incident of violence or harassment against them will be tolerated. An ordinance has been brought in, it will be implemented after the President's sanction," Javadekar said.

"They can be penalized for&nbsp;Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 Lakh," the minister said, adding, "amendment to be made to the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and the ordinance will be implemented."

"Such crime will now be cognizable and non-bailable. The investigation will be done within 30 days," Javadekar added.

"If 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," the minister asserted.

On the resumption of flights, the minister said no decision has been taken it as yet.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs said that strict action will be taken against those who obstruct the performance of the last rites of coronavirus warriors succumbing to COVID-19.

"Will ensure adequate security for healthcare professionals, medical staff and frontline workers to prevent violence against them," the MHA said.

Union minister Prakash Javadekar while addressing the media after the cabinet meeting said today that health workers who are trying to save the country from the coronavirus epidemic are unfortunately facing attacks.

Union minister Prakash Javadekar while addressing the media after the cabinet meeting said today that health workers who are trying to save the country from the coronavirus epidemic are unfortunately facing attacks. Also Read: 'Worst is yet to come': Pandemic could peak in India during May-June The minister said the government has brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers which carries imprisonment from 6 months to 7 years if anyone is found guilty. "No incident of violence or harassment against them will be tolerated. An ordinance has been brought in, it will be implemented after the President's sanction," Javadekar said. "They can be penalized for Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 Lakh," the minister said, adding, "amendment to be made to the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and the ordinance will be implemented." "Such crime will now be cognizable and non-bailable. The investigation will be done within 30 days," Javadekar added. "If 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," the minister asserted. On the resumption of flights, the minister said no decision has been taken it as yet. Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs said that strict action will be taken against those who obstruct the performance of the last rites of coronavirus warriors succumbing to COVID-19. "Will ensure adequate security for healthcare professionals, medical staff and frontline workers to prevent violence against them," the MHA said.

Ordinance brought in to protect health workers from being attacked: Javadekar

As many as 17 people are arrested after a mob pelted stones at a medical team who tried to take a coronavirus-infected patient into isolation in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Police arrested 17 people including seven women for their alleged involvement in the incident under various sections of the IPC, Criminal Law Amendment Act and Epidemic Act, a Home department official said.&nbsp;

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Officials said a doctor and three paramedics were injured in the stone-pelting and a police vehicle and an ambulance were also damaged. &nbsp;

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The mob suddenly appeared as the ambulance was taking away COVID-19 positive man and started pelting stones, Moradabad Chief Medical Officer Milind Garg said.&nbsp;

Officials also said that the mob tried to stop the ambulance as it was driving&nbsp;away the patient.&nbsp;

After the incident, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said those involved in the act would face action under the stringent National Security Act, and the damage costs would be recovered from the perpetrators.&nbsp;

In a statement, Adityanath condemned the attack on police, health personnel and those involved in sanitisation work and called it "unpardonable".

Moradabad District Magistrate Rakesh Kumar Singh said that the mob violence was brought under control and the deployment of police was beefed up in the area.&nbsp;

As many as 17 people are arrested after a mob pelted stones at a medical team who tried to take a coronavirus-infected patient into isolation in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district on Wednesday.

As many as 17 people are arrested after a mob pelted stones at a medical team who tried to take a coronavirus-infected patient into isolation in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district on Wednesday. Police arrested 17 people including seven women for their alleged involvement in the incident under various sections of the IPC, Criminal Law Amendment Act and Epidemic Act, a Home department official said. Also read | Death toll due to COVID-19 in India rises to 414; cases climb to 12380 Officials said a doctor and three paramedics were injured in the stone-pelting and a police vehicle and an ambulance were also damaged. Also read | All 5 who died of COVID-19 in Bhopal were 1984 gas tragedy victims The mob suddenly appeared as the ambulance was taking away COVID-19 positive man and started pelting stones, Moradabad Chief Medical Officer Milind Garg said. Officials also said that the mob tried to stop the ambulance as it was driving away the patient. After the incident, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said those involved in the act would face action under the stringent National Security Act, and the damage costs would be recovered from the perpetrators. In a statement, Adityanath condemned the attack on police, health personnel and those involved in sanitisation work and called it "unpardonable". Moradabad District Magistrate Rakesh Kumar Singh said that the mob violence was brought under control and the deployment of police was beefed up in the area.

17 arrested for mob violence against health workers in UP's Moradabad

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Ordinance brought in to protect health workers from being attacked: Javadekar

17 arrested for mob violence against health workers in UP's Moradabad