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Turkey's migratory workers demand COVID-19 protection as agricultural season begins turkey

The Ministry of Agriculture will provide hygiene and protection equipment
against COVID-19 as well as appropriate housing and transportation
conditions for seasonal agricultural workers.

Health, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkeys-migratory-workers-demand-co… socpro
The UK will pay workers’ wages during the coronavirus pandemic united kingdom

Employers will be able to contact HMRC (revenue and customs) for a grant
to cover most of the wages of people who are not working that are furloughed
and kept on payroll rather than being laid off. Government grants would
cover 80% of the salary of retained workers to a…

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/sunak-unveils-support-for-workers-self-e… socpro
Turkey: Many virus-hit firms, sectors can delay taxes turkey

Tax payments for individuals over 65 years old or those with chronic
conditions are postponed until the end of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Social assistance covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/turkey-many-virus-hit-firms-sectors-can-delay-… socpro
Support for those affected by Covid-19 united kingdom

The self-employed or people earning below the Lower Earnings Limit of
£118 per week can now more easily claim Universal Credit or Contributory
Employment and Support Allowance (Contributory Employment and Support
Allowance will be payable, at a rate of £73.10 a week for…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-… socpro
Turkey to support shorter, flexible work hours turkey

Monthly budget allocated to 1,003 social assistance and solidarity
foundations who provide social assistance to various disadvantaged groups
was increased from 135 million TL (around $21 million) to 180 million TL
(around $27 million) in total.

Financing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-to-support-short… socpro
Voucher scheme launches for schools providing free school meals united kingdom

On March 20, 2020, schools across the United Kingdom were closed. By
March 31, 2020, the government formally launched a national voucher
scheme to ensure that the 1.3 million eligible school-aged children will
continue to have access to meals during COVID-19-induced school…

Food and nutrition, Children covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.gov.uk/government/news/voucher-scheme-launches-for-schools-providin… socpro
Turkey launches $15.4B aid package to fight and weather impact of Covid-19 turkey

Facilitate and accelerate the process to benefit from the Short-term Work Allowance. Short-term Work Allowance provides income support for workers whenever business is slowed down or suspended as a result of a general, sectoral or regional crisis or another coercive condition. The allowance…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/turkey-launches-15-4b-aid-package-to-fight-and-… socpro
Search Results Web results U.K. To Offer 3 Month Moratorium On Evictions And Mortgage united kingdom

Temporary suspension of mortgage payments, fuel duty (for a year), and
suspension of new evictions from social or private rented accommodation

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.forbes.com/sites/amydobson/2020/03/20/evictions-and-mortgage-paymen… socpro
Turkey launches $15.4B aid package to fight and weather impact of Covid-19 turkey

The Turkish government has announced an additional 2 billion Turkish Lira ($300M) for financial aid to families in need according to criteria defined by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services

Family benefits, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/turkey-launches-15-4b-aid-package-to-fight-and-… socpro
Support for those affected by Covid-19 united kingdom

For the duration of the outbreak, the requirements of the Universal Credit
Program will be temporarily relaxed for those who have COVID-19 or are
self-isolating according to government advice. People will be able to claim
Universal Credit and access advance payments upfront…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-… socpro
Singapore Boosts Virus Package to 11% of GDP, Tap Reserves singapore

Government announced the suspension of student-loan interest and repayment charges, for a year and the suspension of late-payment charges on public-housing mortgage arrears for three months, as part of a stimulus package of S$48 billion ($33 billion). Other measures in the package include:…

Housing, Family benefits, Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/singapore-boosts-virus-packa… socpro
Singapore Boosts Virus Package to 11% of GDP, Tap Reserves singapore

Government announced direct cash aid to a broader pool of self-employed persons, and enhanced support for lower-income workers, as part of a stimulus package of S$48 billion ($33 billion). Other measures in the package include: scrapping of property tax for virus-hit hotels, restaurants and…

Cash transfers, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/singapore-boosts-virus-packa… socpro
All adult Singaporeans to receive one-off S$600 Solidarity Payment in April to cope with Covid-19 singapore

All Singaporeans aged 21 and above will receive a one-off payment of S$600 in April. The government had originally announced in February a payment of S$100-300 and then in March it decided to increase the benefit to S$300-600, with payouts due to be distributed from August to September.…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/all-adult-singaporeans-to-receive-one-off… socpro
Cushioning the impact of COVID-19 singapore

Eligible employers will be able to apply for the Leave of Absence Support Programme.

It gives the employer $100 daily per affected worker for the duration of the LOA. From 18 Feb 2359hr, this will be extended to those affected by the Stay-Home Notice requirement.

Eligible self-…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.sg/article/cushioning-the-impact-of-covid-19 socpro
О внесении изменений в указ Мэра Москвы от 5 марта 2020 г. № 12-УМ Russian Federation

Extension of 60 rides transport cards (metro, busses, trolleys) for 5 days in
case they were not used for the period of March 30-April 3 (self-isolation
period).

Housing, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.mos.ru/upload/documents/docs/34-YM.pdf socpro
(COVID-19) Le président togolais décrète un état d'urgence sanitaire de trois mois togo

renforcement des capacités opérationnelles des structures sanitaires du pays et le déploiement de laboratoires mobiles pour le dépistage de "manière totalement confidentielle, rapide et surtout gratuite" des populations sur l'étendue du territoire.

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary http://french.xinhuanet.com/afrique/2020-04/02/c_138940156.htm socpro
МЭРА МОСКВЫ Russian Federation

The Moscow city Government abolished contributions of citizens for overhaul (capital renewal) for 3 months (April 1 – June 30, 2020).

Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.mos.ru/upload/documents/docs/35-YM(2).pdf socpro
L'Afrique face au Covid-19 : vous avez dit « mesures sociales » ? togo

le gouvernement a annoncé également prendre en charge les factures d'eau et d'électricité pour les ménages les plus modestes

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lepoint.fr/afrique/l-afrique-face-au-covid-19-vous-avez-dit-mesures… socpro
Putin's address: additional payments to doctors, assistance to people, business support, 'Polovtsy and Pechenegs' Russian Federation

Over the next three months, starting in April, all families entitled to maternity capital (grant) will be paid an additional RUB 5,000 (US$63) a month for each child under the age of three, inclusive. This support is especially important for families where children do not attend a nursery or…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://realnoevremya.com/articles/4403-vladimir-putin-promises-to-pay-extra-75… socpro
The BCEAO takes strategic measures to boost e-payment togo

To promote the use of electronic payment tools the Western Africa Central
Bank (BCEAO) is providing more flexible measures to open a mobile money
and making transfers between people backed by electronic money free. The measures are effective for 30 days, renewable.

Information and communication technology customer_services Published Measures summary https://www.togofirst.com/en/finance/0704-5296-the-bceao-takes-strategic-measur… socpro
«Зеленый коридор»: как правительство будет спасать экономику (Green Corridor: how the government will save the economy) Russian Federation

All social benefits and special entitlements over the next six months will be
extended automatically, without submitting any additional information and
going to the authorities.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gazeta.ru/business/2020/03/17/13008259.shtml socpro
Tonga unveils stimulus package to fight COVID-19 Tonga

The elderly and disability allowances of 100 Pa'anga (about 42 U.S. dollars) per person for COVID 19 plus March and April monthly allowances will be paid out next week.

Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/02/c_138941219.htm socpro
Доставить продукты и лекарства: более 40 тысяч заявок поступило на горячую линию от москвичей старшего возраста (Deliver food and medicine: more than 40 thousand applications were received by the hotline from older Muscovites) Russian Federation

Citizens over 60 y.o. will be able to order food and medicine delivery by
(hotline) phone and get it delivered to their homes. This measure is being
implemented with the support of All-Russia People’s Fund (ONF), the
Roscongress Foundation and Rostelecom (Russia's…

Food and nutrition, Service delivery covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.mos.ru/news/item/71862073/?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop&utm… socpro
COVID-19: Turkey model country with strong health system, social assistance turkey

Wage payments for contracted teachers in state schools that receive wages
based on the hours they teach will continue to receive wages during the
school closure period.

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/covid-19-turkey-model-country-with-strong-healt… socpro
#COVID19- un important programme distribution alimentaire en faveur 8 millions de sénégalais (ministre) senegal

Minister of Community Development, Social and Territorial Equity, announced the establishment of an "important program" of food distribution for one million households, or eight million of Senegalese.

Food and nutrition covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.pressafrik.com/COVID19-un-important-programme-distribution-alimenta… socpro