COVID-19: Gujarat Announces Rs 5,000 Monthly Allowance For Interns, Resident Doctors

Gujarat government has announced a special COVID incentive allowance of Rs 5000 per month in addition to the regular stipend for interns and resident doctors engaged in treating COVID-19 patients.

As the coronavirus refuses to die down and the number of cases is at an all-time high, the Gujarat government has announced a special COVID incentive allowance of Rs 5000 per month in addition to the regular stipend for interns and resident doctors engaged in treating COVID-19 patients in the state till June 30, 2021. Gujarat Govt announces special Covid incentive allowance of Rs.5000 per month in addition to the regular stipend for interns and resident doctors engaged in the noble task of treating COVID-19 patients in the State till June 30, 2021. “Gujarat Govt announces special Covid incentive allowance of Rs.5000 per month in addition to the regular stipend for interns and resident doctors engaged in the noble task of treating COVID-19 patients in the State till June 30, 2021,” reads a tweet from Chief Minister Office (CMO), Gujarat. As of April 16, Gujarat reported 8,920 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the tally to 3,84,688, while a record 94 patients died due to the infection, the state Health Department said. The death of 94 infected persons, the highest in a day so far, pushed the toll to 5,170, said a department release.