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Convenio con hospitales privados ¡Todos juntos contra el COVID-19! mexico

Government of Mexico reached an agreement with the private medical sector to strengthen the capacity of care and medical institutions for citizens. The National Association of Private Hospitals and the Mexican Hospital Consortium will make half of the beds available to the federal government 146…

Health, Medical care covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gob.mx/issste/articulos/convenio-con-hospitales-privados socpro
Governo cria dois novos apoios únicos para trabalhadores e famílias que perderam rendimentos portugal

The government is creating a stabilisation supplement for workers who have lost income during the last three months because of the economic halt to the covid-19 pandemic. The support will be paid in one lump sum to deal with the workers' loss of income.

Unemployment, Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.publico.pt/2020/06/04/politica/noticia/dois-novos-apoios-unicos-tra… socpro
Covid-19-Taggeld liechtenstein

If employees are prevented from working for a longer and unpredictable period due to the official orders and home office is not possible, the employer will be compensated for continued wages with the COVID-19 daily allowance. The COVID 19 daily allowance is paid from the third day of the…

Employment, Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.liechtenstein-business.li/service-fuer-unternehmer/coronavirus/hilf… socpro
Governo cria dois novos apoios únicos para trabalhadores e famílias que perderam rendimentos portugal

Government creates extra child benefit for families who have lost income during the last three months due to the economic halt due to the covid-19 pandemic. The support will be paid in one lump sum and is included in the Economic and Social Stabilisation Programme (PEES).

Family benefits, Children, Social assistance, Unemployment covid19, poverty, family Published Measures summary https://www.publico.pt/2020/06/04/politica/noticia/dois-novos-apoios-unicos-tra… socpro
Measures Taken in Liechtenstein in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic liechtenstein

As part of a larger economic stimuls package, the government of Liechtenstein has allocated 50 million Swiss Francs (US$ 51.8 million) for the financing of short-time work through unemployment insurance to prevent an increase in unemployment.

Unemployment, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.liechtensteinusa.org/article/measures-taken-in-liechtenstein-in-resp… socpro
Con otro DNU, el Gobierno prorroga hasta fin de año la doble indemnización argentina

The Government will extend for 180 days the validity of the double compensation for dismissals without cause attributable to the worker. The decision will be made through a Decree of Necessity and Urgency extending the DNU 24/2019, of December 13 of last year, and which expired this Wednesday,…

Unemployment, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.clarin.com/economia/economia/dnu-gobierno-prorroga-fin-ano-doble-in… socpro
Government approves details of Restart Grant for Small Businesses ireland

The government today agreed details of the new €250 million Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures. The Grant will be available to businesses with a…

Cash transfers, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2bd283-government-approves-details-of-resta… socpro
€75m funding package announced for childcare sector ireland

A funding package of €75m for the childcare sector has been agreed by Cabinet. The new model proposed by Minister for Children Katherine Zappone includes a once-off reopening grant of €18m for centre-based providers opening on 29 June and late August. There is also a once-off capital grant of €…

Family benefits, Financing, Cash transfers, Children covid19, family Published Measures summary https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/75m-funding-package-announce… socpro
IMSS otorgará condecoración Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla a personal médico mexico

The medical personnel who have been part of the "Equipos Covid-19" were recognized with an award and will receive an economic bonus, the highest will be 100,000 pesos.

Health, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/imss-otorgara-condecoracion-miguel-hidalg… socpro
Expanded ICTC WIL Digital wage-subsidy program helps more employers hire post-secondary students this summer canada

ICTC’s WIL Digital is an innovative Work Integrated Learning program that helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students.
WIL Digital is funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and provides the…

Employment youth employment, covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.itbusiness.ca/press-release/expanded-ictc-wil-digital-wage-subsidy-… socpro
COBERTURA COMPLETA CIFRA DE MUERTOS POR ESTADO EVOLUCIÓN EN MÉXICO LA HIGIENE CUIDADOS PARA ENFERMOS EL MUNDO Ampliarán convenio ‘Juntos por la Salud’ un mes más mexico

Care of beneficiaries of the public health sector in private hospitals will continue; Since the beginning of the agreement, 4 thousand patients have been treated. The agreement was for one month, but it will be extended for another month.

Health, Medical care covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/ampliaran-convenio-juntos-por-la-salud-un… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

$237 million in one-time bonuses for public and private nurses, technicians, emergency medical services personnel, correction officers, and other Public Safety Department (DPS) staff in the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Nurses and ambulance workers will be eligible for bonuses of as…

Health, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

Among the economic incentives is a $500 disbursement for all those individuals who are self-employed in Puerto Rico. This will only apply to individuals dedicated to doing business on their own and are registered in the SURI system. 170,000 self-employed workers are expected to benefit from this…

Cash transfers self-employed, covid19 Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

A 90-day moratorium on mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, and credit cards has been established, including for credit union customers, all of whom must be request the deferment from their financial institution because it is not automatic.

Housing covid19, housing Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

No cuts to electric or water services

Housing covid19, housing Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

10% withholding for self-employed workers suspended for 3 months

Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, self-employed Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Coronavirus: Luxembourg introduces extraordinary leave for family reasons in response to Coronavirus luxembourg

Article 1 of the Grand Ducal Regulation is supplemented by a leave (in addition to the existing one for progressive cancer and pathologies resulting in a two-week acute hospitalization) available in situations in which a parent can no longer go to work because he/she has to keep his/ her…

Family benefits, Health, Parental leave, Children covid19, family Published Measures summary https://www.cliffordchance.com/content/dam/cliffordchance/briefings/2020/03/lux… socpro
Puerto Rico Gov’t Begins Accepting Applications from Small Businesses for Covid-19 Puerto Rico, United States

$1,500 for small and midsize business that had to halt operations due to executive order OE-2020-23. In Puerto Rico, there are 43,000 SMEs that may request this aid.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/puerto-rico-govt-begins-accepting-applications-fr… socpro
Übersicht zum COVID-19-Massnahmenpaket des Landes Liechtenstein für die Wirtschaft liechtenstein

Individual and micro enterprises that had to close their businesses or are indirectly affected by the Corona Pandemic will receive support of max CHF 4,000 per month. In the case of assisting spouses or co-managing directors, the contribution can be increased by 50 percent for a further person…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.corona.avw.li/massnahmen-der-liechtensteiner-regierung-zur-unterstu… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

Income tax payment is postponed until July 15.

Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 Solomon Islands

As part of the Economic Stimulus Plan formally launched on 4 May 2020, the government will reduce electricity tariffs.

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Si se contagia de coronavirus tendrá derecho a compensación económica colombia

Financial compensation for those who contract the covid-19 and are in the subsidized health regime. The benefit will be equivalent to seven daily minimum wages, which with the monthly minimum wage established for 2020 is equivalent to 204,820 pesos.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/si-se-contagia-de-coronavirus-tendra-der… socpro
MASFAMU addresses impact of covid-19 at AU conference angola

Exceptional measures to safeguard the continued commercial activity of women with precarious businesses to survive

Family benefits, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.masfamu.gov.ao/vernoticia.aspx?id=49974 socpro
Retiro de cesantías por Covid-19 en Porvenir: consultar cuántos ahorros tengo en línea colombia

Authorizes the withdrawal of "cesantías" to people who became unemployed or their income decreased significantly due to COVID-19. The "cesantía" is, in Colombia, a benefit that every employer must contribute to for its workers so that they can meet their primary needs in the…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/04/08/tikitakas/1586300053_992748.html socpro
COVID-19: Call these numbers for free meals – Gender Minister ghana

The government announced hotlines for the needy communities and households to reach them for their food items during the Covid-19 lock down This act has really helped them to start up to provide food for up to four hundred thousand (400, 000) individuals and homes in the affected areas of…

Food and nutrition, Communication covid19 Published Measures summary http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-gender-ministry-announces-free… socpro