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United Kingdom: Report on 2249 patients critically ill with COVID-19

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The  Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC)  provides information about the quality of health care to those who commission, manage, deliver and experience critical care through national clinical audits and  clinical and health services research studies. IN a recently published ICNARC report on 2249 critically ill COVID-19 patients it was wound that: 

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united kingdom
Global challenges
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Health
Prevention of occupational risks
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India: Activities of IGFP on Migrant Workers & Construction Workers during Lockdown Period – Indo German Focal Point prevention & social security for India

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During this unprecedented time the world and India are facing due to the Coronavirus outbreak, it has been the endeavour of Indo-German Focal Point (IGFP) to rise to the ocassion in supporting the important role of the State in investing in prevention, by addressing issues such as the vulnerability of migrant construction workers, the promotion of awareness programmes on prevention and the rescue of stranded workers. The Thinktank of the Govt of India (Niti Aayog) has apprised the activities of IGFP  on the Prevention of  the spreading of

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india
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Prevention of occupational risks
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Kyrgyzstan: The Government approved an action plan to provide social support to the population and ensure food security

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gov.kg (30.03.2020) The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection.

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kyrgyz republic
Global challenges
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Family benefits
Social assistance
Cash transfers
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Belize: Government Announces New Measures In Response To Covid-19

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pressoffice.gov.bz (20.03.2020)

While Belize still has no confirmed case of the virus, the bi-partisan committee took very important decisions to further protect the health and well-being of Belizeans and reduce the threat of the virus spreading to Belize. A BZ$25M loan will be used as relief for employees affected by this crisis, especially those in the tourism industry.

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belize
Global challenges
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Employment
Social assistance
Cash transfers

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Norway: New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak

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regjeringen.no (27.03.2020) Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. Health related measures include:
- Employers are to be reimbursed for sickness benefits paid from the fourth day onwards for sickness absence related to the coronavirus;
- Employees are given the right to self-report sickness for 16 days even though the employer only pays from Day 4;

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norway
Global challenges
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Health
Cash sickness benefits
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Israel: All coronavirus related guidelines of the National Insurance Institute

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Meassssbtl.gov.il (03.04.2020) Due to the economic and Unemployment crisis (over 900k new unemployed or employees sent on unpaid leave compared to 160k existing unemployed ) following COVID-19 epidemic special interruption orders and provisional legislation were set in order to assist the insured residents.

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israel
Global challenges
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Medical care
Disability
Children
Unemployment
E-services
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Paraguay: Se distribuirán kits de alimentos para jornaleros

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mds.gov.py (17.03.2020) El Gabinete Social y la Secretaría de Emergencia Nacional proveerán kits de alimentos a los jornaleros que, por las medidas de aislamiento social, no podrán generar recursos para su sustento diario.

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paraguay
Global challenges
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Social assistance
Food and nutrition

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Paraguay: Transferencia monetaria adicional al programa Tekoporã y Pensión Alimentaria de Adultos Mayores

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mds.gov.py (17.03.2020) El Equipo Económico dispuso que los sectores más vulnerables, que participan del programa Tekoporã reciban el pago de una cuota adicional. Este mismo mecanismo de pago también se hará con el programa de Pensión Alimentaria a Adultos Mayores, quienes recibirán el pago de un anticipo para eta situación de contingencia.

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paraguay
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Social assistance
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10 Psychological Tips for Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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If you have been in contact with the virus, you may need to self-isolate at home. It’s natural for people to feel a range of emotions in this situation, such as stress, worry, anxiety, boredom or low mood. You may find the following tips helpful to cope and maintain your emotional wellbeing:​

Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Key things that we know help include:

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australia
Global challenges
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Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
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