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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)NoticesDirective on Compensation for Workplace-acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)Schedule A : Circular No. CF/06/20204. Impairment |
4.1. | Assessment of permanent impairment shall be determined three (3) months after diagnosis and when Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) has been reached. |
The degree of impairment will be evaluated based on the medical complications of the COVID-19 from the affected body system(s).
4.2. | Where there are medical complications, additional tests required to assess the presence of abnormalities present in the cardio-respiratory system and other organ systems affected by COVID-19 must also be provided. |