Jobs to kin of WB govt employees who died Covid: CM

July 15, 2020 16:51

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her government will provide jobs to the family members of state employees who died while leading the fight against COVID-19. At least 12 state government employees have died due to coronavirus infection, she said. Banerjee said that the state government will also honour the deceased employees -- doctors, policemen and health workers -- with medals and certificates. PTI

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