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Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared July 1, Doctors' Day to be a state enlisted holiday as a mark of respect for all the frontline warriors including lakhs of doctors, medical professionals, paramedical staff and even police engaged in this battle against COVID-19 in the state, putting their lives at risk. "We observe July 1 as Doctors' Day. It is also the birth and death anniversary of the second Chief Minister of Bengal Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. In such a situation, doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and other health workers are extending exemplary service by working round-the-clock to mankind. As a befitting tribute to the health workers, we are announcing a state holiday on Doctors' Day," the Chief Minister said adding that the "Daktar Ratna" ceremony cannot be organised this year due to the virus outbreak..