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Panama: Prestación por enfermedad para trabajadores diagnosticados con el Covid-19

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mitradel.gob.pa (16.03.2020)

La norma establece que los trabajadores procedentes del exterior, mediante cualquier medio de transporte terrestre, marítimo o aéreo, de lugares o países declarados como áreas de riesgo deberá reportar su procedencia ante las Autoridades Sanitarias y notificar al empleador. Por su parte, los trabajadores diagnosticados con COVID-19 en cuarentena se les certificará su condición a través de las Direcciones Regionales de Salud que deberá entregarse a la Caja de Seguro Social para tramitar su incapacidad.

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panama
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Japan: Osaka to offer free school lunches as virus hits local economy

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mainichi.jp (18.03.2020)

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The city government of Osaka officially decided Wednesday to offer free school lunches to all of its public elementary and junior high school students from April to alleviate the financial burden on households caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus. The plan, the first by a major Japanese city, will cover 165,000 students. The city estimates the program will save parents and guardians between 50,000 yen ($470) and 60,000 yen per child each year.

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japan
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Tipps zum Schutz vor Grippe und Corona - arbeit & gesundheit

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Manche Krankheiten verbreiten sich schnell in viele Länder. Das nennt man: Pandemie. Dazu gehört auch Grippe und die neue Krankheit Corona. Hier lesen Sie Tipps, damit Sie sich bei der Arbeit nicht anstecken: 

Halten Sie Abstand - Schütteln Sie keine Hände -Waschen Sie sich oft die Hände - Kratzen Sie sich nicht an der Nase - Passen Sie bei Husten und Niesen auf - Lüften Sie Arbeits-Räume gut - Firmen brauchen einen Plan, wenn es Grippe oder Corona vor Ort gibt - Rufen Sie Ihren Arzt vor einem Besuch an. 

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germany
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Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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India: Kerala govt home delivers mid-day meal supplies to kids

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thenewsminute.com (13.03.2020)

In a gesture of goodwill, the Kerala government has started measures to deliver ingredients for mid-day meals to over three lakh children studying in anganwadis, which have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is to ensure the undisrupted supply of meals to the students. Since Tuesday, schools, colleges, educational institutions and anganwadis have been shuttered. Exams are being conducted for students in high school. The decision to continue mid-day meals for anganwadi children has come as a relief to many.

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india
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Aushänge für Kassen und Bedientheke — BGHW-Website

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Die Gesundheit der Kunden und Beschäftigten liegt Ihnen am Herzen. Mit diesen Aushängen können Sie Ihre Kunden auf die Vorsichtsmaßnahmen hinweisen.

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germany
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Occupational accidents and diseases
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Das Coronavirus: Empfehlungen zum Schutz der Beschäftigten im Handel und der Warenlogistik — BGHW-Website

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Die ständige Intensivierung der Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung des Coronavirus erhöht weltweit den Handlungsdruck - auch für die Bereiche des öffentlichen Lebens. Aufgrund der hohen Infektiosität sind Schutzmaßnahmen für die Beschäftigten im Bereich des Handels und der Warenlogistik notwendig. Wir weisen darauf hin, dass auch in der jetzigen Situation die Unternehmen die Verantwortung für Arbeitssicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz ihrer Beschäftigten tragen, um einen höchstmöglichen Schutz der Beschäftigten in der gegenwärtigen Risikolage gewährleisten zu können.

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germany
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Occupational accidents and diseases
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Covid-19 Confirmed as an Occupational Disease Under the South African Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)

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The Compensation Commissioner has clarifoed that COVID-19 will be recognized as an occupatioal disease if acquired by employees arising out of  employment through exposure to confirmed cases in the workplace or after an official work trip to a high risk country or area. To qualify for benefits from the Compensation Fund, the following criteria must be met:

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south africa
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Occupational accidents and diseases
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Hong-Kong: Additional $2.5 billion to the Employees Retraining Board

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info.gov.hk (26.02.2020)

The budget also allocates about $2.5 billion of additional expenditure to the Employees Retraining Board to increase the maximum amount of monthly allowance for trainees.        

"I am well aware that financial resources alone are not enough to tackle the challenges we are facing," Mr Chan said. "However, making good use of fiscal reserves to support enterprises and relieve people's hardship is certainly in line with our people's expectations towards the Government under the current difficult environment." 

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Hong Kong, China
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Employment

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Hong-Kong: Goverment pays one month's rent for lower income tenants

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info.gov.hk (26.02.2020)

The Goverment will pay one month's rent for lower income tenants living in public rental units of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society, involving an expenditure of about $1.829 billion.

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Hong Kong, China
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Housing
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