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Sao Tome and Principe: Covid-19: Governo antecipa pagamento as mães do “Programa Família” para amenizar os impactos Sao Tome and Principe

stp-press.st (09.04.2020)

The São Tomé government through the Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, has decided to anticipate the payment of two bi-monthly payments [ 2,400 Dobras ] to mothers who are beneficiaries of the "Family Program" as a way to "alleviate" the negative impacts of…

The São Tomé government through the Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, has decided to anticipate the payment of two bi-monthly payments [ 2,400 Dobras ] to mothers who are beneficiaries of the "Family Program" as a way to "alleviate" the negative impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.

São-Tomé, 09 Abr ( STP-Press ) – O governo são-tomense através do ministério do Trabalho e Solidariedade  decidiu antecipar,  já a partir desta sexta-feira, o pagamento de duas bimensalidades [ 2.400 Dobras ]  às mães beneficiárias do “Programa Família” como forma de “amenizar”

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, family, poverty Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.stp-press.st/2020/04/09/covid-19-governo-antecipa-pagamento-as-maes-… cambrosio
India: Government to launch online portal for stranded migrant workers india

Business Standard News (26.04.2020) The Union government is going to launch an online portal for the migrant workers in the unorganised sector impacted due to a national lockdown imposed to check the spread of Covid-19 in India. The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and…

The Union government is going to launch an online portal for the migrant workers in the unorganised sector impacted due to a national lockdown imposed to check the spread of Covid-19 in India. The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and employment ministry as the National…

Service delivery, Migration, Cash transfers customer_services Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/government-to-launch-… pmassetti
Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor helps enterprises and workers "charge and re-start". Taiwan, China

The Ministry of Labor (21.04.2020) In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the COVID-19, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" since February 21st, subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. The Ministry …

In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the COVID-19, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" , subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. Workers participating in training courses can also receive a training allowance of…

In order to assist enterprises and workers affected by the "Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia" (COVID-19) epidemic, the Ministry of Labor has expanded the "Charge Restart Training Program" since February 21st, subsidizing companies with training costs of up to 3.5 million yuan. To encourage ins

Employment, Human resource management, Financial crisis covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45385/ siha
Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor's "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan" Taiwan, China

The Ministry of Labor (27.04.2020) The Ministry of Labor relaxes eligibility of "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan", and those with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting,…

The Ministry of Labor's job creation plan. People with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting, environmental cleaning, and epidemic prevention-related work, such…

To help a friend through labor difficulties epidemic, Lao Dongbu "ease immediate plans to start work" From now relax Audience, where in the past 1 year labor insurance or employment ins

Employment covid19, economic crisis, labour markets, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45442/ siha
Taiwan: Taiwan’s digital fence technologies dra... | Taiwan News Taiwan, China

Taiwan News (08.04.2020)Taiwan's phone-based tracking system to monitor quarantined people sought by multiple countries. 

The apparatus identifies a person’s whereabouts based on the location of his/her mobile phone relative to nearby cell towers, which reveals the distance of the…

Taiwan's phone-based tracking system identifies a person’s whereabouts based on the location of his/her mobile phone relative to nearby cell towers. Quarantined individuals venturing out will trigger alerts to health, police, and civil authorities, who will then respond.

Taiwan’s digital fence technologies draw international attention

Taiwan's phone-based tracking system to monitor quarantined people sought by multiple countries

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — More than ten countries have expressed interest in Taiwan’s digital fence system used to track

Health, Information and communication technology, Technological transition customer_services Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3912429 siha
St. Lucia: National Insurance Corporation Announces COVID-19 Relief Programme Saint Lucia

stlucianic.org (09.04.2020)

To help workers navigate the economic hardship arising from COVID-19, the NIC has moved quickly to put measures in place to provide income support to contributors directly affected by the virus. The program is expected to cost anywhere from $40.1 million to $…

Cash transfer of 50% of insurable earnings (salary amount on which contributions is levied) subject to a minimum payout of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 monthly to persons unemployed as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

Apr 9, 2020

COVID RELIEF PROGRAM

Press Release April 9th, 2020
 
NIC Takes Extraordinary Measures In Response to COVID-19
 
Castries, Saint Lucia, March 26th, 2020 - The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us. The Coro

Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://stlucianic.org/news/32/96/COVID-Relief-Program/d,nic_news/ cambrosio
COVID-19: Safety and health at work can save lives | International Social Security Association (ISSA)

24 April 2020 On the occasion of the World Day on Safety and Health at Work on 28 April, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) wants to pay tribute to all the courageous health workers who risk their lives to save others during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://ww1.issa.int/news/covid-19-safety-and-health-work-can-save-lives btreichel
EU leaders back budget reboot for coronavirus recovery european union

politico.eu (24.04.2020) EU national leaders directed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to draw up plans for a new long-term financial blueprint for the bloc that would also drive an economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis with a combination of loans and grants. 

Employment, Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-back-budget-reboot-for-coronavirus-r… sbjorstad
EU leaders endorse COVID-19 safety nets european union

European Council (23.04.2020) On 23 April 2020 EU leaders discussed progress on the various dimensions of the European response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It was the fourth video meeting of this kind. The heads of state or government endorsed the agreement of the Eurogroup on three…

Employment, Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2020/04/23/ sbjorstad
Germany: Hygienekonzept für den Betrieb germany

Am 16. April 2020 hat das Bundesarbeitsministerium den Sars-CoV2-Arbeitsschutzstandard veröffentlicht. Eine Frage, die viele Unternehmen beschäftigt: Welche Anforderungen sind mit Blick auf die nach Arbeitsschutzgesetz vorgeschriebene Gefährdungsbeurteilung zu erfüllen? So haben Bund und Länder…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_2/details_2_38… btreichel
Myanmar: Free psychosocial services | COVID-19 Myanmar myanmar

Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement (10.04.2020)  In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers…

In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers are listed by state and region and available from 9:30 to 16:30…

(Google translation) COVID-19 Participants in the Quarantine Program may be under stress because of isolation or other factors related to segregation during the 14-day travel limit to prevent the spread of the disease. Yes. Social Welfare The Ministry of Relief and Resettlement pro

Health promotion covid19, universal health care Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.informationcommittee.gov.mm/covid-19myanmar/ministry-social-welfare-… siha
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Advanced pension payment Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

nissvg.org (03.04.2020) Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. Implementation is on April 3rd, 2020 for the 4-week period March 30th, 2020 to April 25th, 2020. This will be followed by a payment on April 30th, 2020, which will cover the 4-week period from April 27th, 2020 to…

Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments.

Advanced Pension Payment

Fashioned an advanced pension payment to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of pensioners and to help them prepare for likely restrictions on opening hours for businesses. As such, the next two monthly pension payments will be made early. Impleme

Old-age pensions covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ mmarquez
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Emergency Unemployment Benefit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

nissvg.org (17.04.2020) The NIS has implemented the COVID-19 Emergency Unemployment Benefit for workers who have been laid-off as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cap of XCD 2 million, with a fixed amount of $300.00…

Insured workers have access to an Emergency Unemployment Benefit for workers who have been laid-off as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cap of XCD 2 million, with a fixed amount of $300.00 per month (

Temporary Unemployment Benefit

The current and anticipated debilitating impact of COVID-19 on the lives and livelihoods of our people require, among other things, targeted, timely and temporary responses by Social Protection Systems. The NIS, which serves as a vital socia

Unemployment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ mmarquez
Japan: Online medical treatment in the spread of Covid-19 japan

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare  (10.04.2010) Online medical care in the spread of Covid-19
Patients can receive medical examinations and prescriptions online or via telephone.
Patients are also able to get their prescribed medicines at home via courier after…

Online medical care in the spread of Covid-19

<Procedures for patients>

1. Check whether the hospital you'd like to visit is offering online/telephone examination.

2. Make an appointment providing your information on health insurance card.

3. Take…

Medical care, E-services, Service quality, Shocks & extreme events covid19, mobile technologies Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iryou/rinsyo/inde… siha
Brunei: MoFE Announces Interim Measures to Support Private Sector brunei
  • Payment deferment of employer’s contribution (both TAP and SCP scheme) for 6 months for local employees with salary of BND 1,500 and below in MSME in all sectors with less than 100 employees.
  • Fully Fund SelfEmployed SCP…
Contribution collection and compliance covid19, self-employed Published Measures summary https://www.mofe.gov.bn/Lists/News/NewDispForm.aspx?ID=101 pmassetti
Croatia: Wage subsidies to help companies retain employees croatia

vlada.gov.hr (02.04.2020) The Government elaborated the April package of measures through several conclusions and decisions, as well as legislative proposals, such as amendments to the General Tax Law, the Budget Execution Act, and the Accounting Act, which it referred to for urgent…

The government will increase the support for entrepreneurs in difficulties in preserving jobs by paying workers' salaries from HRK 3,250 to HRK 4,000 net.

The Government held its 222nd session today at the National and University Library in Zagreb. 27 points were discussed in the open part of the session.

Employment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/vlada-na-sjednici-donijela-mjere-za-pomoc-gospodar… mmarquez
South Africa: Millions of jobless South Africans will now get a corona grant – what you need to know south africa

businessinsider (22.04.2020)

  • Unemployed South Africans will get R350 a month for the next six months the first benefit of its kind in the country.
  • According to current data, some ten million South Africans could be entitled to the grant. 
  • But it won't be…
  • Unemployed South Africans will get R350 a month for the next six months the first benefit of its kind in the country.
  • According to current data, some ten million South Africans could be entitled to the grant. 
  • But it won't be enough to prevent hunger - SA's food…
Unemployment, Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.businessinsider.co.za/coronavirus-covid-19-unemployment-benefit-202… pmassetti
Bhutan: Training of Volunteers on Basic Frontline Responders for COVID-19 – Ministry of Health bhutan

Ministry of Health (23.04.2020) TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19

As a part of the preparedness plan for the Worst Case COVID-19 situations, the Ministry of Health has been working on mapping out vulnerable populations, resources, and human resources in…

The Ministry of Health has planned to train around 300 volunteers from the Civil Service, Desuung and HOPE Volunteers as the Basic Frontline Responders for the COVID-19 situations. This group will be responsible for managing asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases in the country. For this, a 6-day…

TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19

By ICT / 23/04/2020

The COVID-19 has been declared as pandemic since early March 2020 after affecting over 200 countries around the world. Bhutan saw

Health, Risk management, Shocks & extreme events covid19, human resources Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.moh.gov.bt/training-of-volunteers-on-basic-frontline-responders-for-… siha
Bhutan: Contact Tracing App – Ministry of Health bhutan

Ministry of Health (20.04.2020)

CONTACT TRACING APP

The government has developed contact tracing app called “Druk Trace” mobile app.

The app is to be used for “Contact Tracing” by helping with the identification of people who may have come in direct contact with a COVID-…

[Ministry of Health]

The government has developed contact tracing app called “Druk Trace” mobile app.

The app is to be used for “Contact Tracing” by helping with the identification of people who may have come in direct contact with a COVID-19 infected person while visiting public…

CONTACT TRACING APP

By ICT / 20/04/2020

The government has developed contact tracing app called “Druk Trace” mobile app.

The app is to be used for “Contact Tracing” by helping with the identification of peopl

Information and communication technology, Shocks & extreme events customer_services Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.moh.gov.bt/contact-tracing-app/ siha
Japan: How to get the ¥100,000 coronavirus payout from the Japanese government japan

japantimes.co.jp (21.04.2020) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the handout is meant to be a show of solidarity as the nation hunkers down for what could be a long fight against the novel coronavirus. It replaces an earlier plan to give ¥300,000 to households that suffer a big drop in income…

A cash transfer of ¥100,000 ($930) is planned to be handed out to everyone in Japan. This replaces an earlier plan to give ¥300,000 to households that suffer a big drop in income because of the outbreak.

The following are questions and answers regarding the government's plan to give ¥100,000 ($930) to everyone in Japan amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Why is the government doing this?

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the handout is

Social assistance, Cash transfers, Financial crisis covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/21/national/how-to-get-coronavirus-pa… siha
Nigeria: Government pays N20,000 to 5,000 Abuja households nigeria

premiumtimesng.com (02.04.2020) The Federal Government disbursed N20,000 under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to 5,000 beneficiaries in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The CCT targets families registered in the National Social Register of Poor and…

The Federal Government disbursed N20,000 under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to 5,000 beneficiaries in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (during for 4 months).

Social assistance, Cash transfers, Conditional cash transfers Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/385440-nigerian-govt-pays-n20000-t… cambrosio
United States: California To Offer $500 ‘Stimulus Checks’ To Undocumented Immigrants United States

forbes.com (15.04.2020) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the creation of a $125 million Disaster Relief Fund to assist undocumented immigrants in the state who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will disburse a one-time payment of $500 per adult (capped at…

Creation of a $125 million Disaster Relief Fund to assist undocumented immigrants in the state who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will disburse a one-time payment of $500 per adult (capped at $1,000 per household) to approximately 150,000 undocumented adult…

Migration, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaharziv/2020/04/15/california-to-offer-500-stimu… cambrosio
Jordan: Support social protection program disbursements starts next Wednesday jordan

almamlakatv.com (17.04.2020) The Minister of Social Development Basma Ishaqat has announced the largest social protection programme to support daily wage workers. Cash transfers will be delivered starting from next Wednesday through digital means. Applying for the programme is possible online…

The Minister of Social Development Basma Ishaqat has announced the largest social protection programme to support daily wage workers. Cash transfers will be delivered starting from next Wednesday through digital means. Applying for the programmeis possible online through the pre-existing 'bread…

Unemployment, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.almamlakatv.com/news/%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%81-%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%85-%D8%A8%D… cambrosio
Somalia: President Unveils Social Safety Net Program to Reduce Poverty and Improve Human Capital somalia

molgov.so (19.04.2020) The Baxnano programe is intended to provide cash transfers to targeted poor and vulnerable households and establish the key building blocks of a national shock-responsive safety net system. The aim is to target 200,000 poor and vulnerable households (approximately 1.3…

The Baxnano programe is intended to target 200,000 poor and vulnerable households (approximately 1.3 million individuals) across the Federal Member States of Somalia and provide them with nutrition-linked cash transfer.

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has today launched at the presidential palace a nationwide social safety net programme, which is better known as “Baxnaano”, to help protect the poor and vulnerable families.

The Baxnaano program is funded w

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, family, poverty Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://molgov.so/somali-president-unveils-social-safety-net-program-to-reduce-p… cambrosio
VZ-Chile: La solución para el coronavirus es Obra de Todos ¿Desde qué punto de vista puedes ayudar tú? chile

Una contribución de la Comunidad Visión Zero: La Cámara de Construcción de Chile está ayudando a sus miembros a implementar procedimientos para enfrentar la pandemia que ha afectado a todos los países. Los siguientes materiales, y otros, …

Health promotion, Safety and health at work covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.google.com/search?q=google%20translate&rlz=1C1GCEB_en__892__892&oq=… mmarquez