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Decreto de Urgencia N° 026-2020-EF peru

Temporary disability benefit for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (workers whose salary is up to 2,400 soles per month). It is granted for the first 20 days of the incapacity.

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566555/DU026_2020.pdf socpro
School feeding in Chile chile

Distribution of food packages out of special buses, at schools or from
alternative distribution sites. Some schools remain open only for the food
distribution. The government has designed a food delivery system to continue
to benefit 1,600,000 children and adolescents.…

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://cdn.wfp.org/2020/school-feeding-map/ socpro
"DECRETO DE URGENCIA Nº 033-2020" peru

The private sector employers will receive a subsidy for each worker who generates fifth-category income in the amount of a maximum of 1500 soles per worker.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://epdoc2.elperuano.pe/EpPo/DescargaIN.asp?Referencias=MTg2NTE4MF8xMjAyMDA… socpro
British virgin islands: Water Charges Suspended For One Month british Virgin Islands

Government of the Virgin Islands (24.03.2020) Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.

 

 

Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.

Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.

Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said charges have been suspended for the period of March 19 to April 19 and is urging resi

Housing, Social assistance covid19, housing Published Measures summary https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/water-charges-suspended-one-month socpro
Argentina: Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción- ATP argentina

boletinoficial.gob.ar (01.04.2020) Sistema integral de prestaciones por desempleo: las y los trabajadores que reúnan los requisitos previstos en las Leyes Nros. 24.013 y 25.371 accederán a una prestación económica por desempleo conforme las consideraciones estipuladas en el artículo 11 del…

Comprehensive system of unemployment benefits: workers who meet the requirements set forth in Laws No. 24,013 and 25,371 will access an economic benefit for unemployment in accordance with the considerations stipulated in article 11 of this decree. The core components of the program are:

Unemployment Contributory, covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020040101NS.pdf socpro
Minister Faber confirms school closures on COVID-19 belize

Children on national school meal programs will receive take-home rations and high schools are encouraged to do same.

Children, Social assistance, Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/03/18/minister-faber-confirms-school-cl… socpro
Bolivia: Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 bolivia

Gaceta Oficial (25.03.2020) The government will cover all home electricity bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home…

The government will cover all home electricity bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of…

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 austria

Temporary waiving of the conditionality to regularly meet the case worker at
the labor market service to receive unemployment benefits.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Bolivia: El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía bolivia

PERIODICO BOLIVIA (05.04.2020) The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage. The municipality of El…

The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage.

The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers, Financing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.periodicobolivia.com.bo/gobierno-inyectara-bs-156-millones-a-la-eco… socpro
Media Conference on COVID-19 – Monday 23rd March 2020 trinidad and tobago

Suspension of the life certification requirements for elderly social pension recipients (normally required to visit their local board to sign a life certificate register).

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.opm.gov.tt/media-conference-on-covid-19-monday-23rd-march-2020/ socpro
Bolivia: Extended Family Bonus bolivia

Los Tiempos (08.04.2020) Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in public schools --- from pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Family Bonus" consisting of Bs 500 per child.

Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in public schools --- from pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Family Bonus" consisting of Bs 500 per child.

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 trinidad and tobago

Cash transfer of TT$510/month (US75) for 3 months to households with family member that was laid off or whose income reduced. This measure reaches a total of 2,050 households.

Unemployment, Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
Transfers are planned to seniors and families with children guatemala

Transfer are planned to seniors and families with children for a total of Q350 million (or $46 million USD).

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.celag.org/latinoamerica-y-el-covid-19-movilizar-recursos-o-gastar-e… socpro
Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se adoptan determinadas medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de la salud pública spain

The government has ruled that key utilities such as energy, gas and water - as well as telecommunication services cannot be suspended to vulnerable persons during the crisis. It has instigated a mortgage moratorium on primary residences for employees who lose their jobs, such as self-employed…

Housing, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/11/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3434.pdf socpro
From masks to gender restrictions, Latin America and Caribbean tighten coronavirus measures el Salvador

The government has mandated private companies to ensure quarantine of
particular worker categories, including those older than 60, pregnant women
or those with preexisting conditions. These workers would receive a paid sick
leave for 30 days. Also, private companies (except…

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article24124… socpro
Real Decreto-ley 7/2020, de 12 de marzo, por el que se adoptan medidas urgentes para responder al impacto económico del COVID-19. spain

Among the measures to support families is to guarantee the basic right to food for vulnerable children who are affected by school closures. Specifically, a total of Euro 25M is established to provide income support (wallet cards, wire transfer, voucher in supermarkets). Part of the above funding…

Food and nutrition covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/13/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3580.pdf socpro
Food packages will be distributed to homes dominican republic

Government switched to take-home rations for its school feeding program.

Food and nutrition, Service delivery, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/03/18/dominican-republic-hunkers-down/ socpro
Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se adoptan determinadas medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de la salud pública spain

300 million euros for an extraordinary contingency fund to support social services with special attention to older persons and dependents (transfers to be made to Autonomous communities and localities to this effect) (e.g. cover basic needs including through social assistance, people that need…

Social assistance, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/11/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3434.pdf socpro
Distribution of food at specific centers dominican republic

Food support programs adapt their delivery modality to distribute packages at specified points.

Food and nutrition, Service delivery, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://presidencia.gob.do/coronavirusrd socpro
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador

Unemployment insurance will be collected within seven days, not two months, and coverage will be extended.

Unemployment, Extension of coverage covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd… socpro
Advanced payment of old-age pensions costa rica

Anticipation (1 week early) of old-age pension payment that will benefit about 70% of pensioners.

Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance, Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em… socpro
Colombia: Reducción temporal al aporte a pensiones colombia

activpayroll.com (12.05.2020) Suspension of pension contributions for workers and employers for a period of three months, guaranteeing the payment of provisional insurance of 3% (of which 75% is covered by the employer, and 25% by the employee; self-employed persons cover all 3%). Under normal…

Suspension of pension contributions for workers and employers for a period of three months, guaranteeing the payment of provisional insurance of 3% (of which 75% is covered by the employer, and 25% by the employee; self-employed persons cover all 3%). Under normal circumstances, the pension…

Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance covid19, self-employed Published Measures summary https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/colombia-temporary-changes-to-the-pe… socpro
Food packages to be delivered to poor and vulnerable housedholds costa rica

Special food packages and sanitary items are delivered for families in extreme poverty.

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em… socpro
Contribución solidaria de funcionarios y contratistas colombia

Contribution of public officials and contractors to support independent workers and the middle class, for 4 months. State officials and contractors with salaries over 10 million will make a contribution of 10% of their salary. Those earning a salary of more than 15 million will make a…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Decreto-contribucion-solidari… socpro
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador

Extension of health coverage at the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) to those who are unemployed for 90 days or more. In short, it will be 120 days of total coverage.

Health, Extension of coverage covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd… socpro