The largest trade union in the United Kingdom has warned that healthcare staff in the country is calling in sick to work as they cannot afford to cars with petrol.

“[Petrol price rises are] having a big impact on people with jobs that mean they have to travel. So community health workers, health visitors, care workers, social workers … are saying they just cannot afford to do their jobs any more,” said Christina McAnea, general secretary of the public services union Unison, told 'The Guardian'.

“We’re actually hearing of people who would rather phone in sick because they don’t have the money to fill up their cars and do their jobs. And more and more people are leaving public services, even in local government. There’s huge vacancies across local government.”

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With the cost of a tank of fuel hitting a record £100 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK's economy is “steering into the wind”.

According to McAnea, ''We don’t want to bring low-paid workers out on strike. But if there’s no alternative, what else can people do?''

“If we’ve got a government where they are getting 2-3 per cent&nbsp;pay increases and we’ve got inflation running at 10% or even more by the end of the year and they already pay a disproportionate amount of their income on fuel, housing, energy and food costs, if you are low paid worker … that has a huge impact on people.”

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is facing criticism due to mounting cost of living and inflation after analysts warned of a “wage-price spiral”.

“We don’t want to inconvenience people and we know that has a huge impact on people. But there comes a point where there’s no alternative,” McAnea said.&nbsp;

“The same thing could happen in England and Wales. I’m not saying there will be strikes tomorrow, but there’s a lot of anger out there, and people become more desperate,” she added.

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The largest trade union in the United Kingdom has warned that healthcare staff in the country is calling in sick to work as they cannot afford to cars with petrol.

The largest trade union in the United Kingdom has warned that healthcare staff in the country is calling in sick to work as they cannot afford to cars with petrol. “[Petrol price rises are] having a big impact on people with jobs that mean they have to travel. So community health workers, health visitors, care workers, social workers … are saying they just cannot afford to do their jobs any more,” said Christina McAnea, general secretary of the public services union Unison, told 'The Guardian'. “We’re actually hearing of people who would rather phone in sick because they don’t have the money to fill up their cars and do their jobs. And more and more people are leaving public services, even in local government. There’s huge vacancies across local government.” With the cost of a tank of fuel hitting a record £100 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK's economy is “steering into the wind”. According to McAnea, ''We don’t want to bring low-paid workers out on strike. But if there’s no alternative, what else can people do?'' “If we’ve got a government where they are getting 2-3 per cent pay increases and we’ve got inflation running at 10% or even more by the end of the year and they already pay a disproportionate amount of their income on fuel, housing, energy and food costs, if you are low paid worker … that has a huge impact on people.” British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is facing criticism due to mounting cost of living and inflation after analysts warned of a “wage-price spiral”. “We don’t want to inconvenience people and we know that has a huge impact on people. But there comes a point where there’s no alternative,” McAnea said. “The same thing could happen in England and Wales. I’m not saying there will be strikes tomorrow, but there’s a lot of anger out there, and people become more desperate,” she added. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

UK's largest trade union warns healthcare staff calling in sick as they cannot afford to fill cars with petrol

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder witnessed in healthcare workers owing to Coronavirus pandemic

Healthcare workers in Wales are planting more than one thousand trees to counteract the environmental impact of treating COVID-19 patients.

Healthcare workers in Wales plant trees to offset COVID's carbon impact

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has said that 97 per cent people who have received COVID-19 vaccine are satisfied and the results are based on the feedback registered by vaccinated people through IT Ministry's feedback platform.&nbsp;

He said, Madhya Pradesh ranks first in immunising the state's healthcare workers and the state has immunised 73 per cent of its health care workers in just 18 days.&nbsp;

“In all, 5,12,128 have responded and over 97% of them said they were satisfied with the vaccination experience," he said.

"India has become the fastest nation to reach 4 million Covid-19 vaccinations. It took only 18 days to administer the first 4 million vaccines,” said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan.

He added: “While we are doing the immunization of healthcare and frontline workers across the country, we are using 1,239 private as vaccination session sites. At the same time, we are using 5,912 public hospitals as vaccination sites.”

On 30 January 2020, India recorded its first coronavirus case. A year has passed since, and vaccinations are gradually picking up. After losing more than 154,000 people to the pandemic, India has now become the fastest in the world to give more than 4 million vaccine doses.

(With inputs from agencies)

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has said that 97 per cent people who have received COVID-19 vaccine are satisfied and the results are based on the feedback registered by vaccinated people through IT Ministry's feedback platform.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has said that 97 per cent people who have received COVID-19 vaccine are satisfied and the results are based on the feedback registered by vaccinated people through IT Ministry's feedback platform. He said, Madhya Pradesh ranks first in immunising the state's healthcare workers and the state has immunised 73 per cent of its health care workers in just 18 days. “In all, 5,12,128 have responded and over 97% of them said they were satisfied with the vaccination experience," he said. "India has become the fastest nation to reach 4 million Covid-19 vaccinations. It took only 18 days to administer the first 4 million vaccines,” said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. He added: “While we are doing the immunization of healthcare and frontline workers across the country, we are using 1,239 private as vaccination session sites. At the same time, we are using 5,912 public hospitals as vaccination sites.” On 30 January 2020, India recorded its first coronavirus case. A year has passed since, and vaccinations are gradually picking up. After losing more than 154,000 people to the pandemic, India has now become the fastest in the world to give more than 4 million vaccine doses. (With inputs from agencies)

Govt says 97% of those who took Covid-19 shots are satisfied with experience

A large proportion of Indian population still remains vulnerable to novel coronavirus, the third serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed.

According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)'s third national serosurvey over 21 per cent of the population, aged 10 years and above, showed evidence of past exposure to COVID-19.

Sero-surveys are conducted by taking blood samples and checking for a specific class of antibodies called IgG that appear within two weeks of an infection.

The prevalence of the infection has been found among 25.7 per cent of healthcare workers, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) third national serosurvey conducted between December 17 last year and January 8.

Presenting the findings of the survey at a media briefing, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said 21.4 per cent of the 28,589 people, aged 18 years and above, surveyed during the period showed evidence of past exposure to the coronavirus infection. While 25.3 per cent of children aged 10 to 17 years from the same number of surveyed population have had the disease, he said.

Urban slums (31.7 per cent) and urban non-slums (26.2 per cent) had a higher SARS-CoV-2 prevalence than those in rural areas (19.1 per cent), Bhargava said, adding that the seroprevalence was 23.4 per cent among individuals above 60 years of age.

Besides, blood samples of 7,171 healthcare workers were also collected during the same period and the seroprevalence was found to be 25.7 per cent, the ICMR director general said.

"Overall seroprevalence is 21.5 per cent of the population.A large proportion of the population still remains vulnerable, which calls for no complacency in following COVID-19-appropriate behaviour by all. This apart, it points out the necessity of vaccine," Bhargava said.

The seroprevalence was found to be 26.6 per cent among surveyed doctors, 25.4 per cent among paramedical staff, 25.3 per cent among field staff and 24.9 among administration staff, he said.?? ? "Thus, the prevalence of the infection has been found amongst 25.7 per cent of healthcare workers," Bhargava said.

The latest survey has been conducted in the same 700 villages and wards in 70 districts of 21 states which were selected during the first and second rounds of the serosurvey held previously in May-June and August-September last year respectively.

Among the surveyed male population, the sero-prevalence was 20.3 per cent, while it was 22.7 per cent among the surveyed female population.

The seroprevalence was 19.9 per cent in the age group of 18-44 years, 23.4 per cent among 45-60 years and 23.4 per cent among the surveyed population above 60 years of age.

On the coronavirus situation in the country, Union?Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said India's COVID-19 cumulative positivity rate has declined to 5.42 per cent.?The weekly positivity rate (last week) was recorded at 1.82 per cent, he said.

Bhushan said that 47 districts have not reported any new case of COVID-19 and 251 districts have not registered any new deaths in the last three weeks.

Two states -- Kerala (69,365) and Maharashtra (38,762) -- account for 70 per cent of the total active cases in the country, he said. The worldwide COVID-19 situation is still worrisome, Bhushan said, adding that some countries have seen multiple peaks, while some have seen surge in cases at least twice.

"In India, cases are declining. But we still have to follow COVID-19-appropriate behaviour," the Union Health Secretary said.

While countries like the US, the UK, Brazil, Germany and Russia have shown a surge in deaths for a second time, India is seeing a decline in the number of COVID-19 deaths.

Niti Aayog Member V K Paul said the current serosurvey shows that even now, the infection can spread to more than 75 per cent people.

He stated that hence, it is very crucial to strictly following COVID-appropriate behaviour.

We have seen in many countries how the graph came down but suddenly saw a spike. A big proportion of our population is still vulnerable, he said.

However, Paul also mentioned that through the national mission for vaccination, "we will be able to overcome the pandemic in a better way".

He appealed to the media and the public to be a part of this drive. ?I request you to continue to promote positive behaviour and acceptance of vaccines, and see that science is driving the whole process of pandemic fight in this great country, Paul said.

He also mentioned that the speed with which 45 per cent of healthcare workers (HCWs) have already been vaccinated is evidence that the hesitancy has gone and confidence has grown among the citizens and HCWs.

(With inputs from agencies)

A large proportion of Indian population still remains vulnerable to novel coronavirus, the third serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed.

A large proportion of Indian population still remains vulnerable to novel coronavirus, the third serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)'s third national serosurvey over 21 per cent of the population, aged 10 years and above, showed evidence of past exposure to COVID-19. Sero-surveys are conducted by taking blood samples and checking for a specific class of antibodies called IgG that appear within two weeks of an infection. The prevalence of the infection has been found among 25.7 per cent of healthcare workers, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) third national serosurvey conducted between December 17 last year and January 8. Presenting the findings of the survey at a media briefing, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said 21.4 per cent of the 28,589 people, aged 18 years and above, surveyed during the period showed evidence of past exposure to the coronavirus infection. While 25.3 per cent of children aged 10 to 17 years from the same number of surveyed population have had the disease, he said. Urban slums (31.7 per cent) and urban non-slums (26.2 per cent) had a higher SARS-CoV-2 prevalence than those in rural areas (19.1 per cent), Bhargava said, adding that the seroprevalence was 23.4 per cent among individuals above 60 years of age. Besides, blood samples of 7,171 healthcare workers were also collected during the same period and the seroprevalence was found to be 25.7 per cent, the ICMR director general said. "Overall seroprevalence is 21.5 per cent of the population.A large proportion of the population still remains vulnerable, which calls for no complacency in following COVID-19-appropriate behaviour by all. This apart, it points out the necessity of vaccine," Bhargava said. The seroprevalence was found to be 26.6 per cent among surveyed doctors, 25.4 per cent among paramedical staff, 25.3 per cent among field staff and 24.9 among administration staff, he said.?? ? "Thus, the prevalence of the infection has been found amongst 25.7 per cent of healthcare workers," Bhargava said. The latest survey has been conducted in the same 700 villages and wards in 70 districts of 21 states which were selected during the first and second rounds of the serosurvey held previously in May-June and August-September last year respectively. Among the surveyed male population, the sero-prevalence was 20.3 per cent, while it was 22.7 per cent among the surveyed female population. The seroprevalence was 19.9 per cent in the age group of 18-44 years, 23.4 per cent among 45-60 years and 23.4 per cent among the surveyed population above 60 years of age. On the coronavirus situation in the country, Union?Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said India's COVID-19 cumulative positivity rate has declined to 5.42 per cent.?The weekly positivity rate (last week) was recorded at 1.82 per cent, he said. Bhushan said that 47 districts have not reported any new case of COVID-19 and 251 districts have not registered any new deaths in the last three weeks. Two states -- Kerala (69,365) and Maharashtra (38,762) -- account for 70 per cent of the total active cases in the country, he said. The worldwide COVID-19 situation is still worrisome, Bhushan said, adding that some countries have seen multiple peaks, while some have seen surge in cases at least twice. "In India, cases are declining. But we still have to follow COVID-19-appropriate behaviour," the Union Health Secretary said. While countries like the US, the UK, Brazil, Germany and Russia have shown a surge in deaths for a second time, India is seeing a decline in the number of COVID-19 deaths. Niti Aayog Member V K Paul said the current serosurvey shows that even now, the infection can spread to more than 75 per cent people. He stated that hence, it is very crucial to strictly following COVID-appropriate behaviour. We have seen in many countries how the graph came down but suddenly saw a spike. A big proportion of our population is still vulnerable, he said. However, Paul also mentioned that through the national mission for vaccination, "we will be able to overcome the pandemic in a better way". He appealed to the media and the public to be a part of this drive. ?I request you to continue to promote positive behaviour and acceptance of vaccines, and see that science is driving the whole process of pandemic fight in this great country, Paul said. He also mentioned that the speed with which 45 per cent of healthcare workers (HCWs) have already been vaccinated is evidence that the hesitancy has gone and confidence has grown among the citizens and HCWs. (With inputs from agencies)

Sero survey shows large proportion of India still vulnerable to covid-19: ICMR

Italy's mint stamped a new 2 euro coin on Thursday (January 21), commemorating the role of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italian mint stamps new 2 euro coin commemorating health workers

Italy mints new 2 euro coins commemorating health workers

Essential workers in the healthcare sector have proven to be life-savers in trying times. As coronavirus continues to infect people across the globe, with a new strain recently spotted in the UK, a country has understood the value of its nurses.

Iran has announced that nurses across the country will receive a 50 per cent hike in their wages with immediate effect, as reported by PressTV.

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Nurses in hospitals and care homes in Iran will reap the benefits of the immediate hike, which the authorities claim is to support the healthcare system cope with the number of rising cases in the country.

The wage hike was announced on Sunday, which also marked the National Day of Nurse in Iran by Kamel Taghavinejad, a deputy health minister.

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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a recent televised speech, called for more support for healthcare workers, especially nurses.

This is not the first hike for healthcare workers in the country, for they were given a raise in March when the pandemic made its pilot inlays into the country, Taghavinejad said.

With both the pay hikes, he said that the wages of nurses would double between $280 per month for new recruits to $400 per month for senior staff.

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In terms of extra work put in by healthcare workers, the nurses would be compensated by nearly 25 per cent of their wages, the deputy health minister said.

Iran is one of the hardest hit countries in West Asia, due to which spending on health is expected to increase.

Over 52,000 new openings have been made available in the healthcare sector this year. Half of these are reportedly reserved for nurses.

Essential workers in the healthcare sector have proven to be life-savers in trying times. As coronavirus continues to infect people across the globe, with a new strain recently spotted in the UK, a country has understood the value of its nurses.

Essential workers in the healthcare sector have proven to be life-savers in trying times. As coronavirus continues to infect people across the globe, with a new strain recently spotted in the UK, a country has understood the value of its nurses. Iran has announced that nurses across the country will receive a 50 per cent hike in their wages with immediate effect, as reported by PressTV. Nurses in hospitals and care homes in Iran will reap the benefits of the immediate hike, which the authorities claim is to support the healthcare system cope with the number of rising cases in the country. The wage hike was announced on Sunday, which also marked the National Day of Nurse in Iran by Kamel Taghavinejad, a deputy health minister. Also read: US says ‘prepared to react’ if Iran seeks to avenge its top general's killing Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a recent televised speech, called for more support for healthcare workers, especially nurses. This is not the first hike for healthcare workers in the country, for they were given a raise in March when the pandemic made its pilot inlays into the country, Taghavinejad said. With both the pay hikes, he said that the wages of nurses would double between $280 per month for new recruits to $400 per month for senior staff. Also read: What does underground construction of nuclear plant in Iran suggest? In terms of extra work put in by healthcare workers, the nurses would be compensated by nearly 25 per cent of their wages, the deputy health minister said. Iran is one of the hardest hit countries in West Asia, due to which spending on health is expected to increase. Over 52,000 new openings have been made available in the healthcare sector this year. Half of these are reportedly reserved for nurses.

This country just gave its nurses a 50% wage hike!

Labor groups in Peru took to the streets of Lima on Tuesday (November 24) to demand better working conditions and increased wages.

Peru labor groups take to the streets to demand better wages

Some 300 healthcare workers demonstrated in the Belgian city of Liege on Thursday (October 29) to protest staff shortages as Belgium faces a new wave of COVID-19 infections.

Belgian health workers protest as country struggles with second COVID wave

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a plea seeking payment of salary to doctors and healthcare workers on the ground that the Delhi High Court was already seized of the matter.

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the high court had already taken suo motu cognizance of multiple media reports about the non payment of salary.

"In light of the suo motu proceedings being taken up by the Delhi High Court, we dispose of the plea with liberty to petitioner to raise issues, if any before the Delhi High Court," the bench also comprising Justices R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah, said.

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The top court also noted that the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has started paying salary to doctors.

Senior Advocate K V Vishwanathan, appearing for the petitioner, raised the issue of ASHA Workers who have not been paid salaries. 
The court, however, said the issue does not fall within the purview of the petition before it.

The bench was hearing a plea of Arushi Jain, a private doctor, questioning the Centre's May 15 decision that 14-day quarantine was not mandatory for doctors.

Jain had also alleged in her plea that front line healthcare workers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 are not being paid salaries or their wages are being cut or delayed.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a plea seeking payment of salary to doctors and healthcare workers on the ground that the Delhi High Court was already seized of the matter.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a plea seeking payment of salary to doctors and healthcare workers on the ground that the Delhi High Court was already seized of the matter. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the high court had already taken suo motu cognizance of multiple media reports about the non payment of salary. "In light of the suo motu proceedings being taken up by the Delhi High Court, we dispose of the plea with liberty to petitioner to raise issues, if any before the Delhi High Court," the bench also comprising Justices R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah, said. Also read: COVID-19: India reports over 67,000 cases; death toll rises to 59,449 The top court also noted that the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has started paying salary to doctors. Senior Advocate K V Vishwanathan, appearing for the petitioner, raised the issue of ASHA Workers who have not been paid salaries. The court, however, said the issue does not fall within the purview of the petition before it. The bench was hearing a plea of Arushi Jain, a private doctor, questioning the Centre's May 15 decision that 14-day quarantine was not mandatory for doctors. Jain had also alleged in her plea that front line healthcare workers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 are not being paid salaries or their wages are being cut or delayed.

SC disposes of plea seeking payment of salary to doctors, healthcare workers

The outbreak of coronavirus has not only pushed all of us inside our homes but led to a digital revolution of sorts. From meetings to entertainment- everything has gone digital.

The outbreak of coronavirus has not only pushed all of us inside our homes but led to a digital revolution of sorts. From meetings to entertainment- everything has gone digital. Amid lockdown, entertainers have opted to reach out to their fans on the digital space with new songs, live chats and even exclusive digital premieres. Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit-Nene, who recently released her debut single ‘Candle’ on Facebook and Instagram, feels digital space has immense potential and its reach is wider. “Content on digital has the power to reach a global audience and its great,” says the actress in an exclusive chat with WION. The actress was one of the early celebrities to tap into the potential of digital space when a few years back she started her dance tutorial videos ‘Dance With Madhuri’ on the digital space. Dixit credits her husband Dr Shriram Nene for being futuristic. “My husband is very good at technology and he believed in the potential of the platform long back. Eventually, all the screens are going to finally merge. How you consume your entertainment will be up to you- whether you go to the theatre or whether you watch it on your TV screen or you watch it while travelling on your phones.” View this post on Instagram Thanks for all the good wishes and birthday love! Wanted to give some love back to you. Sharing an exclusive preview of my first ever single. Will share the song soon. It's called Candle and it's about hope, something we need in large supply right now. A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) on May 15, 2020 at 2:40am PDT × Owing to the lockdown, several filmmakers are opting for a direct digital release of their films and there is a raging debate going on whether OTT platforms will completely replace theatres in the future. Dixit, who has ruled Bollywood for nearly three decades, feels that the magic of watching a film in theatre will never fade away. “So I think a few things will change but a few things will always be there like the whole experience of watching a film in a theatre and watching it with everyone- laughing and crying with everyone- that has a different feel altogether.” “There will always be films made specifically for the big screen. Digital platforms are great for independent kind of movies, who want to tell stories their own way and in their own rhythm. When you release something on any of these OTT platforms, you reach out to a global audience immediately. And so you can make films the way you want to make them. In the language you want to make them and spread it across the universe,” she adds. View this post on Instagram Happy, excited & a little nervous! Here's my first ever song, out for all of you to enjoy. #Candle out now exclusively on Facebook and Instagram. Hope you love it as much as we enjoyed creating it! A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) on May 22, 2020 at 11:41pm PDT × Dixit’s debut single ‘Candle’ has been exclusively premiered on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. The actress states that the idea of the song came before the pandemic hit the world. She had recorded the song in Los Angeles. “People used to always ask me, ‘how have you overcome all the troubles in your life and maintained a sense of balance?’ And so I thought I should sing about that - When you're faced with difficulties in life, you feel like nothing is working for you, one has to reach within oneself. You'll have to create that spark or flame, which can burn really bright and emerge stronger. So that was the spirit that I wanted to convey through the song.” Produced by Dixit and Dr Nene along with Narinder Singh (who also composed the song) and penned by Michael Ochs. “We associate a candle with peace, hope. It is a metaphor for positivity. The whole world is going through a sense of despair right now. And we thought maybe this is the when we can release a song and say, you know, that there is hope, please don't give up on hope, positivity, faith. The idea was to make people realise that it's okay. You know, we are going to come out of this stronger together. So, this song was conceptualised before the COVID crisis hit but the video was shot amid lockdown.” The video has Dixit singing with montage shots of health workers who are working round the clock to combat the deadly disease. “We were very clear that we wanted to pay our tribute to the frontline workers who are (in this case) the candles that are burning the brightest right now. They are risking their lives. They're staying away from their children, their family and working to keep us safe and healthy. Then, there daily wage workers who are also suffering a lot due to this pandemic -so these are the candles who are burning the brightest, and we paid an ode to them through this song,” the actress added. Commenting on the incidents of violence against healthcare workers in Indore a month back, the actress said that one needs to understand the plight of healthcare workers and their sacrifice for society. "They have to be respected.” Dixit revealed how her husband helped her in filming her portions in the video, at their Mumbai home. Her family, which includes her two teenage sons, often get into jam sessions. “My husband plays the guitar, my two sons know how to play the tabla and the piano. They’ve been learning from a young age and are interested in music.” View this post on Instagram Huge shout out to all of you, for your generosity! Please let’s continue supporting the war against Covid-19. If you missed the concert, watch it now, link in bio. Click on the video to donate, 100% of proceeds go to the India COVID Response Fund by @give_india #SocialForGood A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) on May 4, 2020 at 2:42am PDT × “I feel that dance, music, or any form of art is like a best friend forever. It will always be with you. It's a place you can go for solace. It's a stress buster. It's a place you can go for happiness,” the actress said who is known for her dancing skills. Dixit along with her husband turned producers in 2019 and made a Marathi film called 'Bucket List' which had her playing the lead role. There is one more Marathi film in the pipeline, she reveals and states that she is not against the idea of producing a Hindi film in the near future. She is also set to make her digital debut in a web series that’s been produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Production. Before we sign off, we ask- after all these years, having achieved so many accolades for her work and earning superstardom, what keeps her going? “I think the thirst to learn more, do more. It's just that art is like part of my life. And it's something that I love doing.”

Madhuri Dixit to WION: Digital platform reaches out to a global audience but magic of cinema halls will stay

Mexicans cheer and sing "A Song of Joy" every night to express their admiration for the medical staff, who are fighting the coronavirus in the Latin American country.

Mexicans serenade healthcare workers from balconies with "A Song of Joy"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 will ensure safety of healthcare workers. ''The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 manifests our commitment to protect each and every healthcare worker who is bravely battling COVID-19 on the frontline,'' Modi tweeted hours after the government brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 manifests our commitment to protect each and every healthcare worker who is bravely battling COVID-19 on the frontline.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 will ensure safety of healthcare workers. ''The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 manifests our commitment to protect each and every healthcare worker who is bravely battling COVID-19 on the frontline,'' Modi tweeted hours after the government brought an ordinance to end violence against health workers The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 manifests our commitment to protect each and every healthcare worker who is bravely battling COVID-19 on the frontline. It will ensure safety of our professionals. There can be no compromise on their safety! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2020 × ''It will ensure safety of our professionals. There can be no compromise on their safety!'' he added. 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," Union minister Prakash Javadekar said earlier. "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.

'No compromise on their safety', tweets Modi after ordinance to end violence against health workers 

On the 22nd of March, India applauded the frontline workers. Less than two weeks later, healthcare workers were attacked in Madhya Pradesh. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Indian health workers attacked

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