Centre withdraws insurance for healthcare workers who died on Covid-19 duty; govt says new cover soon The Centre has withdrawn the insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh for the healthcare workers who die on the Covid-19 duty. The government later issued a statement and clarified that a new dispensation will be provided to cover the Corona Warriors. advertisement UPDATED: April 19, 2021 11:02 IST The Centre has decided to withdraw the insurance scheme of Rs 50 lakh for the healthcare workers who die on the Covid-19 duty (Reuters photo) Amidst the raging second wave of coronavirus in India, the Centre has decided to withdraw the insurance scheme of Rs 50 lakh for the healthcare workers who die on the Covid-19 duty. In a letter, the Union health secretary has informed the states about the conclusion of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, an insurance scheme for healthcare workers who die in the line of Covid-19 duty.