Manitoba doctors who are exposed to COVID-19 will now be compensated for their time away from work.
The new benefit will support those working in hospitals, personal care homes and community practice for the work they miss due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or confirmed exposure.
Eligible physicians will be covered for a total of 10 days of isolation time, but can make separate claims for up to 20 days.
Nearly 30 doctors across the province have tested positive for the virus, with many more having to isolate due to possible exposures.
The eligible period for compensation claims is retroactive to Sept. 28, 2020.
