Public healthcare workers to get up to S$4,000 cash award for efforts in fight against COVID-19

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Community care staff like those working in nursing homes will also receive the award.

SINGAPORE: Public healthcare workers will receive a monetary award of up to S$4,000 in recognition of their efforts in the fight against COVID-19, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced on Friday .

“These organisations have likewise been integral to our fight against COVID-19, alongside the public healthcare institutions," it added.“It serves as a recognition of the contribution and dedication of healthcare staff throughout this fight," said MOH. “But it is an appropriate thing for MOH to do, to recognise your contribution in this very exceptional year,” he said.

 

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My thinking is right..its all about Money. And it came fast.

Yeah. Much better than claps at 8pm. Much appreciate their service.

All of those should be partially funded by China and India because.....

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