Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in the light of COVID-19 pandemic situation making acts of violence against the healthcare workers as cognizable and non-bailable offences. 
• Under it , there is a provision to provide compensation for injury to healthcare service personnel or for causing damage or loss to the property. 
• The investigation into the cases of attack on healthcare workers will be completed within 30 days and judgment will be pronounced within one year. 
• Accused of the attack can attract a punishment ranging from 3 months to 5 years and a fine from 50 thousand rupees to 2 lakh rupees. 
• In case of grievous injuries, the accused can be sentenced from 6 months to 7 years and they can also be penalized from one lakh to 5 lakh rupees. 
• 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.