Govt 'no tolerance' for attacks on coronavirus medics, proposes tough law

There will be absolutely no tolerance to attacks on doctors and healthcare professionals, said Javadekar

The government will bring an ordinance to protect "medical fraternity" from attacks and harassment during the coronavirus outbreak, said a senior minister on Wednesday. 
 

"While people across the nation salute the health workers and those in the field helping battle COVID-19, but there are few who are attacking them, thinking they are spreading the virus. There will be absolutely no tolerance to attacks on doctors and healthcare professionals," said environment minister Prakash Javadekar said after a cabinet meeting in Delhi.

 

The ordinance, which amends