French hospital staff treating coronavirus patients to get €1,500

French hospital staff are to receive bonuses of up to €1,500 (£1,300) as part of the government’s “urgent economic plan” in response to the coronavirus crisis. Frontline doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff battling to treat patients during the pandemic will be awarded tax-free sums of between €500 and €1,500. The higher sum will be given to hospital workers dealing directly with Covid-19 patients. Those in less affected areas will receive the lower bonus.