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Spain: Government steps up care for homeless in coronavirus crisis

Submitted by mmarquez on

lamoncloa.gob.es (16.03.2020)

The government will implement a social services action plan to help the homeless given the health and social emergency caused by COVID-19, which the armed forces will assist in. The social services will make up units that are delivered daily comprising a hygiene kit, and food and drink to the homeless. They will also explain the measures to prevent catching coronavirus, will take their temperature and advise them as necessary.

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spain
Global challenges
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Health
Social assistance

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Korea: Response Guidance to prevent and control the spread of COVID_19

Submitted by btreichel on

The Korean Ministry of Employment and Labour together with the Industrial Accident Prevention and
Compensation Bureau, Occupational Health Division  has published this  comprehensive Response Guidance, which will help businesses to  respond to COVID-19. This Guidance is designed to help English-speaking employers and workers to better understand the Korean “Response Guidance for Businesses to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 (6th edition)”. 

Regions / Country
korea, Republic of
Topics
Health
Medical care
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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Korea’s rapid innovations in the time of COVID-19

Submitted by btreichel on

The Republic of Korea is well known for its advanced technology and innovations. Since the breakout of COVID-19 in the country on 22 January 2020, the government and the private sector have been introducing various innovative measures for public information disclosure, virus testing, and monitoring of quarantined persons. As the spread of the virus continues to evolve as a global challenge, here are some examples illustrating the early experiences and lessons learned observed thus far in Korea. 

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korea, Republic of
Global challenges
Topics
Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
Information and communication technology
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España: Incapacidad temporal asimilada por Accidentes de Trabajo para el sector público

Submitted by mmarquez on

mscbs.gob.es (13.03.2020)

Se ha decidido también que el personal al servicio de la Administración Pública encuadrado en el régimen especial de mutualismo administrativo que se encuentre en situación de aislamiento preventivo, así como quienes se han contagiado del virus, se considerarán en Incapacidad Temporal asimilada a la baja laboral por Accidente deTrabajo. Se extiende de esta forma a los empleados públicos la medida adoptada el pasado martes para el Régimen General de la Seguridad Social.

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spain
Global challenges
Topics
Cash sickness benefits
Occupational accidents and diseases
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Italy: Decreto Cura Italia

Submitted by btreichel on

salute.gov.it (18.03.2020)

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italy
Global challenges
Topics
Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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España: Aplazamiento de cotizaciones de la seguridad social para ciertos sectores económicos

Submitted by mmarquez on

mscbs.gob.es (13.03.2020)

El Gobierno, para evitar posibles tensiones de tesorería de autónomos y pequeñas y  medianas empresas, flexibiliza los aplazamientos del pago de impuestos durante un periodo de seis meses, previa solicitud, con bonificación en los tipos de interés. Esto permitirá inyectar hasta 14.000 millones de euros de liquidez.                

Regions / Country
spain
Global challenges
Topics
Contribution collection and compliance
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España: Refuerzo del sistema sanitario y regulación de precios de algunos productos sanitarios

Submitted by mmarquez on

mscbs.gob.es (12.03.2020)

El Gobierno ha tomado distintas medidas para reforzar la capacidad de respuesta del  sector sanitario, tanto del Gobierno central como de las Comunidades Autónomas, ante el COVID-19, contener su transmisión y atender a las personas contagiadas.

Regions / Country
spain
Global challenges
Topics
Health
Medical care
Financing

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