The government will increase allowances for child support, old age pension (AOV - social pension), people with disabilities, households who were receiving 37 SRD in aid, adding a monthly allowance for pensioners. This is part of an economic package launched by the Government to help companies and persons during the COVID-19 crisis. The COVID Emergency Fund, in particular, is focused on helping Surinamese families who have been financially struggling after the lockdown and dealing with the slowdown of the economy.