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| Andorra: Free antigen self-test for the Christmas holidays and regulation of prices | Andorra | Government of Andorra (23.12.2020) The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, announced on Wednesday that the Government will offer a second free antigen self-test to all residents of the country over the age of 6: “it was a measure we had already planned but we needed more stock to be able… |
The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, announced on Wednesday that the Government will offer a second free antigen self-test to all residents of the country over the age of 6: “it was a measure we had already planned but we needed more stock to be able to carry it out ”. In… |
The government will provide a second free antigen self-test to all residents over the age of 6 for the Christmas holidays
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Health, Health insurance, Financing | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12286-el-govern-facilitara-un-segon-autot… | mmarquez | |
| Andorra: Reduction of social security contributions in May 2020 | Andorra | Advantia (06.05.2020) In the case of the contributions of salaried persons, the government and the company proportionally assume the employer's part of the contribution of the general branch. Discharges due to isolation or diagnosis due to COVID-19 are covered with 100% of salary from the first… |
In the case of the contributions of salaried persons, the government and the company proportionally assume the employer's part of the contribution of the general branch. Discharges due to isolation or diagnosis due to COVID-19 are covered with 100% of salary from the first day in the case of… |
Complementary economic measures to face the effects of COVID |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.advantia.ad/blog/economia/medidas-economicas-andorra/ | mmarquez | |
| Australia: Travel agents COVID-19 payment | australia | Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment (01.12.2020) The Morrison Government will provide a one-off payment to assist travel agents in recognition that many continue "to work hard processing consumer refunds, whilst unable to trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic". Under the $128… |
The Morrison Government will provide a one-off payment to assist travel agents in recognition that many continue "to work hard processing consumer refunds, whilst unable to trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic". Under the $128 million scheme, eligible travel agents with a turnover of… |
Travel agents COVID-19 payment
01 December 2020 The Morrison Government will provide a one-off payment to assist travel agents in recognition that many continue to work hard processing consumer refunds, whilst unable to trade due to the COVID-19 |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.trademinister.gov.au/minister/simon-birmingham/media-release/travel… | mmarquez | |
| United States: Emergency Rental Assistance Program | United States | U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States, U.S. Territories, local… |
The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States, U.S. Territories, local governments, and Indian tribes. Grantees use the funds… |
Emergency Rental Assistance ProgramKEEPING FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMESThe Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States, |
Housing | covid19, housing | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/emergency-rental-assistance-progr… | mmarquez | |
| Maldives: World Bank Extends Support to Maldives’ Workers Impacted by COVID-19 | maldives | worldbank.org (25.01.2021) The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $21.6 million to further help Maldives mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on poor and vulnerable workers and their families. The additional financing will… |
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $21.6 million to further help Maldives mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. It will help finance the extended duration of the Government’s COVID-19 Income Support Allowance scheme by… |
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 25, 2021—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $21.6 million to further help Maldives mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on poor and vulnerable workers and their families. The additi |
Employment, Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, poverty | Published Measures summary | https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/01/25/world-bank-extends-s… | cambrosio | |
| United States: The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses | United States | U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act, is implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury. This program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of… |
The Paycheck Protection Program, established by the CARES act, provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of… |
The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small BusinessesThe Paycheck Protection Program is providing small businesses with the resources they need to maintain their payroll, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover applicable overhead. SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PRO |
Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-small-businesses | mmarquez | |
| United States: Additional payment from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 | United States | U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 authorized additional payments of up to $600 per adult and up to $600 for each qualifying child. In general, individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 (or $150… |
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 authorized additional payments of up to $600 per adult and up to $600 for each qualifying child. In general, individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers or surviving spouses)… |
The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Workers and their FamiliesThrough Economic Impact Payments and other means, the Treasury Department is ensuring that Americans receive fast and direct relief in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The CARES Act initially provided Econ |
Children, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-american-workers-a… | mmarquez | |
| Spain: Extended exemption of social securituy contributions for companies until May 31st | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) With the extension of the ERTEs until May 31st, companies will maintain high exemptions in the different ERTE modalities, which even reach 100% in some cases. For the 'ultra-protected' sectors and their dependent companies and their value chain, the savings in the Social… |
With the extension of the ERTEs until May 31st, companies will maintain high exemptions in the different ERTE modalities, which even reach 100% in some cases. For the 'ultra-protected' sectors and their dependent companies and their value chain, the savings in the Social Security contribution is… |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | mmarquez | ||
| Spain: Layoffs due to COVID-19 still prohibited | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) The so-called "forbidden firing" also extends until May 31, which in reality supposes a government veto of objective dismissals motivated by the pandemic. The measure is extended, which has generated two interpretations in the Social Courts: both sentences that declare… |
The so-called "forbidden firing" also extends until May 31, which in reality supposes a government veto of objective dismissals motivated by the pandemic. The measure is extended, which has generated two interpretations in the Social Courts: both sentences that declare these dismissals as… |
This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | mmarquez | |
| Spain: Furhter novelties on the extension of the ERTE | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) The most outstanding novelties of this extension of the ERTE until May 31st, are based on facilitating administrative procedures, such as to go from an ERTE of limitation to one of impediment and vice versa, as well as that it is not necessary to re-process the… |
The most outstanding novelties of this extension of the ERTE until May 31st, are based on facilitating administrative procedures, such as to go from an ERTE of limitation to one of impediment and vice versa, as well as that it is not necessary to re-process the unemployment benefits of workers… |
This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | mmarquez | |
| Spain: Postponement of rent until May 9 for vulnerable persons | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) If you are in a vulnerable situation and your landlord is a "large landlord", you can request a postponement of the payment of the rent until May 9. This new decree extends the possibility of requesting a "temporary and extraordinary" postponement if the following… |
If you are in a vulnerable situation and your landlord is a "large landlord", you can request a postponement of the payment of the rent until May 9. This new decree extends the possibility of requesting a "temporary and extraordinary" postponement if the following conditions: that the tenant is… |
This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government |
Housing | covid19, housing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | mmarquez | |
| Spain: Extension of unemployment emergency benefit for the self-employed | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) From February the access to the so-called 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed created due to the pandemic will be extended until May 31. There are some changes, among them the requirement of a drop in income from 75% to 50% is relaxed in order to access… |
From February the access to the so-called 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed created due to the pandemic will be extended until May 31. There are some changes, among them the requirement of a drop in income from 75% to 50% is relaxed in order to access severance benefits.… |
This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government |
Unemployment | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | mmarquez | |
| Spain: Further extension of the ERTE until May 31st | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) The Government has approved this Tuesday a macro-decree with the extension of several labor and social protection measures, part of the so-called 'social shield' against the pandemic. The Council of Ministers has extended the current ERTE model due to COVID… |
The ERTE scheme articulated last September is maintained until May 31st, 2021: those aimed at the 'ultra-protected' sectors (considered most affected by the pandemic) and dependent companies linked to its value chain, plus the ERTE to impede the activity and the ERTE of activity limitation, for… |
The Government has approved this Tuesday a macro-decree with the extension of several labor and social protection measures, part of the so-called 'social shield' against the pandemic. |
Unemployment | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | mmarquez | |
| Spain: New postponements of Social Security contributions for companies and the self-employed | spain | Social Security State's Secretary (25.01.2021) With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at… |
With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies and freelancers who are up to date with their… |
With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://revista.seg-social.es/2021/01/25/nuevos-aplazamientos-de-cuotas-a-la-se… | mmarquez | |
| Maldives-UN sign project on digitising social services to protect women and children | maldives | The Edition (21.01.2021) The United Nations (UN) and Maldives on Thursday signed a project document on digitialising social services in order to better protect women and girls from poverty and violence during emergency situations. Titled 'Protecting Women and Children: Digitalizing and… |
The United Nations (UN) and Maldives on Thursday signed a project document on digitialising social services in order to better protect women and girls from poverty and violence during emergency situations. Titled 'Protecting Women and Children: Digitalizing and Streamlining Social Services and… |
Cash transfers, Gender equality | covid19, policy reponse | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | https://edition.mv/covid_19/21655 | pmassetti | ||
| Covid-19: Debunking fake news among slum-dwellers | india | ideasforindia.in (21.01.2021) Urban slum-dwellers are among the groups that are most at-risk of Covid-19, and their precarious situation is further compounded by rampant misinformation regarding the Virus. Based on a survey of about 4,000 households in slum areas in Uttar Pradesh, this article… |
Health | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/covid-19-debunking-fake-n… | pmassetti | |||
| Covid-19 has cost global workers $3.7tn in lost earnings, says ILO | The Guardian (25.01.2021) Women and young workers bear brunt of job losses and reductions in hours, says UN labour body |
Employment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jan/25/covid-19-workers-lost-earnings… | pmassetti | ||||
| Austria: Extension of higher emergency unemployment assistance | austria | Government of Austria (20.01.2021) Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the governing parties extended the increased emergency assistance until March 2021, and to pay this out restrospectively (this ended in December 2020). Around 200,000 people per month benefit from the increased… |
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the governing parties extended the increased emergency assistance until March 2021, and to pay this out restrospectively (this ended in December 2020). Around 200,000 people per month benefit from the increased emergency aid. |
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Unemployment, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_20_Jaenner_2021_a… | mmarquez | |
| Austria: Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely | austria | Government of Austria (20.01.2021) Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely, and whose work requires close contact with other people, such as teachers, haridressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and masseuses. The measure is in place until June 2021. The… |
Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely , and whose work requires close contact with other people, such as teachers, haridressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and masseuses. The measure is in place until June 2021. The regulation also ensures that employers do… |
January 20, 2021Kocher / Raab: The option of time off for pregnant women is extended until June, January 2 |
Maternity, Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_20_Jaenner_2021_b… | mmarquez | |
| Germany: More digitalisation in nursing | germany | German Government (20.01.2021) Thanks to the Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing on January 20th, 2021, midwives and other healthcare professionals will in future be able to offer telemedicine services, and will be paid for these. In addition, it is to become easier to use e-… |
Thanks to the Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing on January 20th, 2021, midwives and other healthcare professionals will in future be able to offer telemedicine services, and will be paid for these. In addition, it is to become easier to use e-prescriptions, even… |
The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall prevention apps or memory training a |
Health, Employment | digital platforms, policy reponse | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/digitalisation-nursing-1841346 | mmarquez | |
| Germany: Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing | germany | German Government (20.01.2021) The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In the future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall… |
The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In the future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall prevention apps or memory… |
More digitalisation in nursingMore digital assistants for people in need of long-term care, more telemedicine and a good digital infrastructure – these are the goals of the Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing. The Cabinet has adopted the bill. The importa |
Health, Long-term care | covid19, digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/digitalisation-nursing-1841346 | mmarquez | |
| 1m Nigerians to benefit from COVID-19 Cash Transfer, Osinbajo says | nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News (20.01.2021) - No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in… |
No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the COVID-19 Rapid… |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://guardian.ng/news/1m-nigerians-to-benefit-from-covid-19-cash-transfer-os… | pmassetti | ||
| Spain to extend temporary lay-off schemes for 800,000 workers | spain | EURACTIV.com (14.01.2021) The Spanish government is ready to approve before Friday (15 January) an extension of temporary lay-off schemes put in place March last year to protect jobs for around 800,000 workers affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the tourism and… |
The Spanish government is ready to approve before Friday (15 January) an extension of temporary lay-off schemes put in place March last year to protect jobs for around 800,000 workers affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the tourism and services sectors. Under the… |
Employment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/spain-to-extend-temporary-la… | pmassetti | ||
| South Africa: Unemployment payments UIF Coronavirus COVID-19' timeline | south africa | South African Government (27.10.2020) The R51 045 255 369.21 billion covers 1 000 824 companies that applied and was disbursed in 11 575 623 payments which is broken down as follows: For April, R21 billion has been paid to 4 240 112 workers through 410 523 employers; The… |
Update: The Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) that started in April, was extended twice: once in May, and the second time in July. The program has run until October 2020, amidst possibilities of re-introducing it in January/February 2021. The R51 045 255… |
Unemployment Insurance Fund exceeds R51 billion in Covid-19 TERS paymentsThe Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has reached the magical R51 billion in Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) payments to help workers, business and the economy mitigate the wor |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.za/speeches/unemployment-and-labour-uif-coronavirus-covid-19-pa… | mmarquez | |
| South Africa: School of Government on training public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 | south africa | South African Government (18.01.2021) South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to improve the capacity of public servants on governance as well as the management of disasters and emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa’s National School of Government,… |
South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to improve the capacity of public servants on governance as well as the management of disasters and emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa’s National School of Government, falling under the Ministry for the Public… |
School of Government on training public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 18 Jan 2021 South Africa and China to train public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19South Africa and the People’s Republic o |
Governance and administration | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.za/speeches/school-government-training-public-servants-governan… | mmarquez |