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| South Africa: SASSA pays April 2020 grants earlier amid Covid19 | south africa | sanews.gov.za (22.03.2020) The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will provide early payments of social grants to older persons and persons with disabilities from 30 and 31 March 2020. |
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will provide early payments of social grants to older persons and persons with disabilities from 30 and 31 March 2020. |
SASSA pays April 2020 grants earlier amid Covid19 Sunday, March 22, 2020 The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay social grants to older persons and persons with disabilities from 30 and 31 March 2020. Other beneficiaries will be able to access their grant |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sassa-pays-april-2020-grants-earlier-ami… | cambrosio | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago: Salary relief grant, food card support and rental assistance | trinidad and tobago | opm.gov.tt (23.03.2020) Several measure to face the Coronavirus emergency: a Salary Relief Grant will be provided to citizens who have lost income as a result of the impact of COVID-19. They will have access to TT$1500 per month over a three-month period from the National Insurance… |
- A Salary Relief Grant will be provided to citizens who have lost income as a result of the impact of COVID-19. They will have access to TT$1500 per month over a three-month period from the National Insurance Board. |
COVID-19 testing has been expanded. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will expand its testing to test anyone who meets any of the criteria for COVID-19 exposure. Testing will be expanded to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) where a PCR (polymerase chain reaction |
Social assistance, Cash transfers, Food and nutrition | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.opm.gov.tt/media-conference-on-covid-19-monday-23rd-march-2020/ | cambrosio | |
| Venezuela: En Claves: Medidas económicas para salvaguardar al pueblo venezolano frente al Covid-19 • Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores | venezuela | mppre.gob.ve (24.03.2020) Para enfrentar el Coronavirus y salvaguardar al pueblo bolivariano, se fortalece el sistema de bonos al pueblo a través del Carnet de la Patria: durante este mes se han entregado dos (2) bonos a más de 9 millones de personas, correspondientes a las asignaciones:… |
To face the Coronavirus and protect the Bolivarian population, the system of bonds to the people already in place has being strengthened through the Carnet de la Patria: during this month two (2) bonds have been given to more than 9 million people, corresponding to the allocations: "Loyalty… |
En Claves: Medidas económicas para salvaguardar al pueblo venezolano frente al Covid-19 Written by Joselyn Ariza on 24/03/2020. Posted in Noticias
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Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, self-employed | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://mppre.gob.ve/2020/03/24/claves-medidas-economicas-covid19/ | cambrosio | |
| Vietnam: Suspension of payment of social insurance premiums for enterprises affected by Covid-19 | vietnam | molisa.gov.vn (16.03.2020) The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs has just dispatched Official Letter sent to Vietnam Social Insurance on guidelines to suspend payments into the retirement and death gratuity funds of social insurance until June 30. If the pandemic lasts… |
Suspension of payments into the retirement and death gratuity funds of social insurance until June 30 (for companies where 50 percent of staff have lost their jobs caused by Covid-19 epidemic). |
In furtherance of the Prime |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.molisa.gov.vn/Pages/tintuc/chitiet.aspx?tintucID=222399 | cambrosio | |
| Vietnam: Prescribing a number of specific regimes in the prevention of and control of Covid-19 | vietnam | molisa.gov.vn (30.03.2020) The Government has just issued Resolution No. 37 / NQ-CP on a number of specific regimes in the prevention and control of Covid-19, taking effect from March 29, 2020. Among those: food vouchers for people subject to medical isolation (VND 80,000 / day), anti-epidemic… |
Food vouchers for people subject to medical isolation (VND 80,000 / day) and an anti-epidemic allowance (between VND 150,000 / day - 300,000 VND / day) for people involved in fighting against COVID-19. |
The Government has just issued Resolution No. 37 / NQ-CP on a number of specific regimes in the prevention and control of Covid-19, taking effect from |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.molisa.gov.vn/Pages/tintuc/chitiet.aspx?tintucID=222452 | cambrosio | |
| United Kingdom: IOSH Advice for Coronavirus | united kingdom | IOSH has put together a COVID-19 webpage with advice, guidance and resources for the occupational safety and health community. It includes
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Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.iosh.com/resources-and-research/our-resources/communicable-diseases… | btreichel | |||
| UNITED STATES COVID-19 OSH RESOURCES | United States | This list provides resources from the United State’s OSH agencies charged specifically with OSH issues: the National Institute for Occupational Safety… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://iskm.issa.int/sites/default/files/2020-04/Summary%20of%20US%20Covid-19%… | btreichel | |||
| France: La maladie professionnelle sera reconnue pour tous les soignants | france | lefigaro.fr (02.04.2020) Les soignants atteints par le Coronavirus auront droit à la prise en charge à 100% au titre de la maladie professionnelle. |
Coronavirus will be systematically and automatically recognised as an occupational disease for all carers, including self-employed carers. This implies full coverage of medical care, increased daily allowances, and increased protections associated with this type of risk. Le coronavirus… |
Health, Occupational accidents and diseases | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | https://www.lefigaro.fr/sciences/la-maladie-professionnelle-sera-reconnue-pour-… | gfilhon | ||
| Argentina: ANSES comenzará a pagar el viernes el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia a los beneficiarios de Asignación Universal por Hijo y por Embarazo | argentina | noticias.anses.gob.ar (31.03.2020) La ANSES informa que los beneficiarios de Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y por Embarazo (AUE) comenzarán a cobrar el próximo viernes 3 de abril el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) de 10.000 pesos instituido por el Decreto 310/20 con carácter… |
Payment of the one-off Family Emergency Income (Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia IFE) of 10.000 pesos will be provided to recipients of the Universal Child allowance (Asignación Universal por Hijo- AUH) and of the Universal Pregnancy allowance (Asignación Universal por Embarazo- AUE). In order to… |
La ANSES informa que los beneficiarios de Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y por Embarazo (AUE) comenzarán a cobrar el próximo viernes 3 de abril el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) de 10.000 pesos instituido por el Decreto 310/20 con carácter excepcional ante la situación creada por la pa |
Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, family, service delivery | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://noticias.anses.gob.ar/noticia/anses-comenzara-a-pagar-el-viernes-el-ingr… | mmarquez | |
| European Union: Coordinated response to the coronavirus | european union | ec.europa.eu (10.03.2020) During today's EU leaders' videoconference on the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission received a mandate to further step up its response to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak, on all fronts and coordinate Member State actions. The President of the… |
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During today's EU leaders' videoconference on the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission received a mandate to further step up its response to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak, on all fronts and coordinate Member State actions. The crisis we face because of Coronavirus has |
Health | covid19 | https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_440 | mmarquez | ||
| Romania: Government to pay unemployment benefits temporarily | romania | romania-insider.com (18.03.2020) The set of measures to be analyzed and adopted by the Government on Wednesday aims to increase the liquidity of the companies, support the companies that temporarily suspend their activity in paying the technical unemployment benefits (75% of wages) to… |
The first new set of measures aims to increase the liquidity of the companies and support the companies that temporarily suspend their activity in paying the technical unemployment benefits (75% of wages) to their employees. |
Romania‘s Government will adopt the first set of measures to support companies and employees in the sectors hit by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on March 18, prime minister Ludovic Orban announced. “The Government will intervene to maintain the jobs and continue the activit |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-measures-coronavirus-effects | mmarquez | |
| Sweden: Short-term layoffs – strengthened support in 2020 for short-time work schemes | sweden | government.se (19.03.2020) In light of the COVID-19 virus, the Government on March 19 decided that its proposed additional amending budget for 2020 will include a supplementary system of support for short-time work schemes. The new system was presented on Monday by the Government, together with… |
During 2020, the government will temporarily cover 75% (instead of the current 33%) of the cost of staff reducing their working hours, while employers and employees share the remaining 25%. |
In light of the COVID-19 virus, the Government on March 19 decided that its proposed additional amending budget for 2020 will include a supplementary system of support for short-time work schemes. The new system was presented on Monday by the Government, together with the Centre Party and the Lib |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/short-term-layoffs--strengthen… | mmarquez | |
| UAE: Abu Dhabi acts to cushion the blow of coronavirus on UAE companies | United Arab Emirates | cnbc.com (19.03.2020) Abu Dhabi has also announced a raft of measures to support its economy in this period. That includes a 5 billion dirham ($1.36 billion) water and electricity subsidies for citizens and businesses. Rental rebates are also being offered to restaurants, as well as the… |
5 billion dirham ($1.36 billion) destined to water and electricity subsidies for citizens and businesses. Rental rebates are also being offered to restaurants, as well as the tourism and entertainment sectors. |
Abu Dhabi is putting its development plans “on steroids” despite low oil prices and the global coronavirus outbreak, according to the |
Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/19/abu-dhabi-acts-to-cushion-the-blow-of-coronavir… | mmarquez | |
| Netherlands: Additional corona crisis measures by the government - support the Dutch business sector | netherlands | meijburg.com (18.03.2020) With the passage of time, the corona pandemic is having an increasingly dramatic effect on the Dutch business community. The measures announced by the government on March 12, 2020 proved to be inadequate. For this reason additional measures to further support… |
- Businesses that have been forced to cease most of their activities immediately due to the government measures to combat the coronavirus and have seen all or most of their turnover evaporate, can claim an allowance in the form of a gift. This concerns a one-off fixed amount of EUR 4,000 for the… |
With the passage of time, the corona pandemic is having an increasingly dramatic effect on the Dutch business community. The measures announced by the government on March 12, 2020 proved to be inadequate. For this reason, in a letter dated March 17, 2020, the government announced, in principle fo |
Cash transfers | covid19 | https://meijburg.com/news/additional-corona-crisis-measures-government-emergenc… | cambrosio | ||
| Denmark: New opportunity for qualification rather than dismissal of employees in the service and restoration industry during the Corona crisis | denmark | bm.dk (22.03.2020) A 30-day online qualification course is now being offered to unskilled and skilled professionals in the service, tourism, hotel and restaurant sectors. While employees participate in distance education, companies can cover their salary losses through funds from WEU… |
A 30-day online qualification course is now being offered to unskilled and skilled professionals in the service, tourism, hotel and restaurant sectors. While employees participate in distance education, companies can cover their salary losses through funds from Adult and Further Training (… |
A 30-day online qualification course is now being offered to unskilled and skilled professionals in the service, tourism, hotel and restaurant sectors. While employees participate in d |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://bm.dk/nyheder-presse/pressemeddelelser/2020/03/ny-mulighed-for-opkvalif… | mmarquez | |
| Netherlands: COVID-19: Assistance for business owners | netherlands | government.nl (15.03.2020) The coronavirus COVID-19, and the measures taken to restrict the spreading of the coronavirus in the Netherlands, have a huge impact on the Dutch economy, and affect business and employees. The measures announced on 12, 17, 23, and 31 March, to curb the… |
The Dutch government has announced extensive measures to help businesses that have been affected by the corona pandemic. The reduction in working hours scheme has been reintroduced, the Tax and Customs Administration may defer payment of taxes, while the Ministry of Economic… |
COVID-19: Additional measures in schools, the hospitality sector and sport News item | 15-03-2020 | 17:35 On Sunday 15 March, the government took additional measures in its |
Employment, Contribution collection and compliance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://business.gov.nl/the-coronavirus-and-your-company/ | cambrosio | |
| Australia: Supporting Individuals and Households | australia | Treasury.gov.au (01.04.2020) The Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians to support them through the Coronavirus. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation. |
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Family benefits, Pensions, Employment, Cash transfers | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/households | cambrosio | |
| Prévention du coronavirus : la piste du BCG - Le Point | Le vaccin BCG aurait des conséquences sur le développement réduit du Covid16 chez les enfants... |
Il s'agit d'une piste de recherche, parmi les nombreuses actuellement suivies pour tenter de mettre des bâtons dans les roues ou même pour faire tomber la couronne du Sars-CoV-2, dont la progression ne cesse d'inquiéter, partout dans le monde. Celle-ci porte sur l'action possible du BCG… |
Health | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.lepoint.fr/editos-du-point/anne-jeanblanc/prevention-du-coronavirus… | gfilhon | |||
| Norway: NOK 100 billion worth of guarantees and loans in crisis support for businesses | norway | regjeringen.no (16.03.2020) The government has proposed two new loan measures, providing support of a total of NOK 100 billion. The package will improve Norwegian businesses’ access to the necessary liquidity in the challenging situation they are now facing. The Government has proposed… |
- Establish a state guarantee targeted at bank loans to small and medium-sized enterprises suffering losses as a result of the extraordinary situation arising from the spread of the corona virus. The initial package of NOK 50 billion will be increased if needed. |
NOK 100 billion worth of guarantees and loans in crisis support for businesses Press release | Date: 16/03/2020 | No: 7/2020 The government has proposed two new loan measures, providing support of a total of NOK 100 billion. The package will improve Norwegia |
Employment | covid19 | https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nok-100-billion-worth-of-guarantees-and-l… | cambrosio | ||
| United States: Free coronavirus diagnostic testing | United States | whitehouse.gov (18.03.2020) The Family First Coronavirus Response Act provides free coronavirus diagnostic testing for the American people, regardless of their economic circumstances or health coverage. |
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act provides free coronavirus diagnostic testing for the American people, regardless of their economic circumstances or health coverage. |
STRONG LEGISLATIVE ACTION: President Donald J. Trump is signing a legislative package that provides extensive assistance to Americans impacted by the coronavirus.
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Health, Health insurance | covid19, universal health care | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-suppor… | mmarquez | |
| Ireland: Updated Employer Refund Scheme | ireland | gov.ie (20.03.2020) Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty provided an update on developments regarding her department’s Employer Refund Scheme. The new scheme allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from the State in the circumstances where… |
The new scheme allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from the State in the circumstances where the employer has ceased trading and as a result of financial difficulty have to temporarily lay off staff. |
March 20Update to the new Employer Refund Scheme Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty provided an update on developments regarding her department’s Employer Refund Scheme. The new scheme allows the employer to pay the wo |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/66d22e-covid-19-deasp-information-for-employe… | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19 | norway | regjeringen.no (20/03/2020) The outbreak of Covid-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong measures have been taken in Norway as well as in other parts of the world. The event will have a major impact on the economy and significantly weigh on economic activity… |
Overview of tax-related measures to mitigate effects of Covid-19:
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Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19 Press release | Date: 20/03/2020 | No: 9/2020 The outbreak of Covid-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong measures have been taken in Norway as well as in other parts of the wor |
Contribution collection and compliance, Financing | contribution collection, covid19 | https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/economic-measures-in-norway-in-response-t… | cambrosio | ||
| Norway: The Government acts to mitigate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy | norway | regjeringen.no (13.03.2020) The Government has today announced immediate measures to avoid unnecessary layoffs and bankruptcies in viable companies from the economic shock of COVID-19, and will in the coming weeks and months monitor the situation closely and act appropriately to respond… |
- Reduce the number of days that employers are obliged to pay salary to workers at temporary lay-offs, from 15 to 2 days. This will be a temporary measure to improve companies’ liquidity and help avoid massive lay-offs. |
The Government acts to mitigate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy Nyhet | Dato: 13.03.2020 The fundamentals of the Norwegian economy are strong, with a dynamic business sector, a well-functioning labour market and resilient banks. A robust economic policy framew |
Employment, Unemployment | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/the-government-acts-to-mitigate-effects-o… | cambrosio | |
| Canada: Enhancing the Reaching Home initiative | canada | canada.ca (23.03.2020) We continue to support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as purchasing beds and physical barriers for social distancing and… |
To support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as purchasing beds and physical barriers for social distancing and securing accommodation to reduce… |
Enhancing the Reaching Home initiativeWe continue to support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as |
Health, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-indi… | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Government's immediate measures to curb the economic effects of the coronavirus: Measures in the health care system to deal with the emergency situation | norway | regjeringen.no (13.03.2020) The government is now presenting the first and necessary immediate measures to secure jobs and help businesses in a demanding situation. The comprehensive measures taken in recent days both here at home and in many countries are necessary to limit infection.… |
The government proposed various measures to safeguard access to medical resources as well as employment levels. On the social protection front, these measures include in particular: |
The government's immediate measures to curb the economic impact of the coronavirus
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Health, Medical care, Pensions | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringens-strakstiltak-for-a-dempe-de-… | cambrosio |