Union minister Prakash Javadekar in a press briefing said that in a cabinet meeting it is decided that violence against health workers will be made cognisable, non-bailable offences. Javadekar said, "Health workers who are trying to save the country from this epidemic are unfortunately facing attacks. No incident of violence or harassment, against them will be tolerated. An ordinance has been brought in, it'll be implemented after President's sanction." As per the new ordinance, there is provision of 6 months to 7 years imprisonment in new law for attack on doctors. In addition, a fine of Rs 1 lakh to 5 lakh will be imposed on the attackers.