Kolkata, Jul 15 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her government will provide jobs to the family members of state employees who died while leading the fight against COVID-19.

At least 12 state government employees have died due to coronavirus infection, she said.

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Banerjee said that the state government will also honour the deceased employees -- doctors, policemen and health workers -- with medals and certificates. PTI SCH NN

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