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.
Overview of measures by target group – category: Citizens
Eurofound has identified 14 measures for this target group. Most of these measures fall into the category Measures to prevent social hardship (57%).
Ensuring business continuity and support for essential services |
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30 October 2020 |
Elite Hotels offer subsidised stays for people in risk groups and health care staff
Sweden, Company practices |
Reorientation of business activities |
05 April 2020 Updated |
Production of personal sanitary protective masks
Slovakia, Company practices |
Income protection beyond short-time work |
10 July 2020 |
Support for people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 virus
Denmark, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
13 April 2020 Updated |
'Disease carriers allowance' extended to high-risk groups
Sweden, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Special sick leave allowance for vulnerable workers and for mandatory quarantine
Cyprus, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
11 January 2021 Updated |
Assistance for families with children at home during COVID-19
Denmark, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
Measures to prevent social hardship |
01 December 2020 |
Anglian Water: Giving back to the community during crisis
United Kingdom, Company practices |
27 November 2020 |
Volunteers platform "Easy to help-Stay at home"
Latvia, Other initiatives or policies |
25 November 2020 Updated |
United against COVID-19: Campaign to fund projects for vulnerable people
Bulgaria, Other initiatives or policies |
01 October 2020 Updated |
Renewal of the validity of the disability certificates and the payment of benefits
Greece, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
16 April 2020 Updated |
Governmental GBP 500 million fund for council tax relief for people in need
United Kingdom, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
16 April 2020 |
Athens home care programme for people in need
Greece, Legislations or other statutory regulations |
25 January 2021 |
"Hot lunch" program for people in need
Bulgaria, Other initiatives or policies |
17 January 2021 |
Support for self-isolation in tourist accommodation
Latvia, 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.