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COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch

Database of national-level responses

Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.

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Overview of measures by target group – category: Citizens

People in care facilities

Eurofound has identified 4 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Measures to prevent social hardship (50%).

Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services
16 April 2020	Removal of income ceiling for student aid to facilitate work in essential services Sweden, Legislations or other statutory regulations
Reorientation of business activities
05 April 2020 Updated	Production of personal sanitary protective masks Slovakia, Company practices
Measures to prevent social hardship
02 October 2020	COVID-19 protocol to ensure the safety of care transport Netherlands, Other initiatives or policies
12 April 2020	Contingency fund to protect the elderly dependent, disabled and homeless persons Spain, Legislations or other statutory regulations

Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.