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CHANDIGARH: In a significant move, the Haryana government on Thursday announced it will double the salaries of its health department employees involved in treatment of Covid-19 positive patients and related activities.The order would cover doctors as well as paramedical staff of the state’s health department, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Thursday.These incentives would be given to only those who leading the battle against novel coronavirus at the frontline.Similarly, the state government has also decided to provide Rs 30 lakh cover, in case of death, to police personnel directly engaged in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 in the state.Haryana DGP Manoj Yadava said the police personnel are playing a proactive role in the battale against spread of novel coronavirus, especially in enforcing the lockdown. “Our officers and jawans are in the frontline of this battle against coronavirus and directly dealing with people in fighting with the disease. Many of our personnel are also engaged in dealing with positive Covid-19 patients who are under quarantine,” he added.An amount of Rs 30 lakh will be paid to any cop who dies of Covid-19 infection in the course of assigned duties. This financial assistance will be paid out of Haryana Covid-19 Relief Fund.