The government has published 'illustrative figures' outlining how much those affected could expect to receive before the end of the year.
The documents say that those living with HIV or at least two severe illnesses could be entitled to at least £2 million per person.
As a result of the "biggest treatment disaster in NHS history", around 3,000 people have died - among them 380 children. More are dying weekly. Payments will be further calculated based on a person's infection and the severity of it. Compensation for their affected loved ones will be calculated in a similar way.Interim £210,000 payments will be issued for the most urgent cases - those who may have been told they do not have long left to live - will be delivered within 90 days starting in the summer.
The 'care award' will assess the past and future care needs and associated costs for victims, while the 'autonomy award' recognises additional redress for the distress caused by the impact of the disease, including interference with family and private life - for example, the loss of opportunity to have children.Compensation payments for those living with infections or diseases
The government states an acute infection is categorised as one that lasts for less than six months, while a chronic one is more than six months.
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