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Bhutan: Druk Gyalpo's Relief Kidu extended for three months

Submitted by siha on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 11:09

Druk Gyalpo's Relief Kidu (20.07.2020) The Relief Kidu has been extended for three months, from July to September 2020. Bhutanese who have been displaced by the coronavirus pandemic and are currently residing in Bhutan are eligible for the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu. The displaced group includes those who have been laid off, placed on unpaid leave or on reduced pay from businesses as well as self-employed individuals who have lost their earnings either partially or completely. The Kidu amount has been revised to Nu. 10,000 for the full amount and Nu.

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bhutan
Global challenges
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Unemployment
Extension of coverage
Cash transfers
COVID-19
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Bhutan: Training of Volunteers on Basic Frontline Responders for COVID-19 – Ministry of Health

Submitted by siha on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 16:14

Ministry of Health (23.04.2020) TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19

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bhutan
Global challenges
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Health
Risk management
Shocks & extreme events
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Bhutan: Contact Tracing App – Ministry of Health

Submitted by siha on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 15:36

Ministry of Health (20.04.2020)

CONTACT TRACING APP

The government has developed contact tracing app called “Druk Trace” mobile app.

The app is to be used for “Contact Tracing” by helping with the identification of people who may have come in direct contact with a COVID-19 infected person while visiting public places or while using public transportation.

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bhutan
Global challenges
Topics
Information and communication technology
Shocks & extreme events
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