The world remains in unfamiliar territory with Covid-19 still affecting the daily lives of people around the globe with the wearing of facemasks and other protective equipment in public and working remotely becoming the new 'normal'. The reimplementation of lock-down procedures in cities across the globe, the increase in active cases in countries such as
Following on from the steps detailed in our previous articles, the Government of
Extension of stimulus package:
It has been reported by the
The stimulus package announced earlier in the year included a range of economic policies that have been successful in minimising the economic impact of precautionary health measures whilst protecting the health of individuals at the same time. The stimulus package has also bolstered economic activity and prepared the economy for recovery, with improvements in the volume of cash withdrawals, point of sale transactions and exports reported for May.
Some elements of the stimulus package announced earlier in the year were to cover the months of April, May and June, such as the payment of Electricity and Water Authority Utility bills for individuals and businesses. The Finance and National Economy Minister
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For July, August and September the Government of
- support 50% of salaries for insured citizens employed in the private sector working for companies most affected by Covid-19, which would total approximately
BHD70m ($185m ); - pay
Electricity and Water Authority utility bills for citizens' primary residences, which would total betweenBHD12m ($32m ) andBHD15m ($40m ) approximately; and - Economic sectors most affected by Covid-19 will be supported by
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen ) with such sectors to be determined in accordance with the rules and conditions set by theLabour and Social Development Minister.
Following directives of His Royal Highness
Health and safety requirements:
There is still the requirement to wear facemasks in public with all aspects of social distancing still actively encouraged with the requisite enforcement action taken for non-compliance. It is recommended that only essential travel take place, although more airlines are announcing the recommencement of their services to and from
Immigration and employment:
The Nationality, Passports and Resident Affairs of the
Closing thought:
With gyms, outdoor playgrounds and swimming pools due to reopen on 6 August things are slowly moving towards how they were, to some extent, prior to Covid-19. However, with
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