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In June 2020, the Secretary-General launched the 'UN Comprehensive Response to COVID-19'; the UN has also launched a global vaccination initiative. Given the impact on the global economy, funding has been an especial problem, as it has for ongoing operations, and the 'UN Comprehensive Response to COVID-19' has a dedicated funding package attached.
To increase the maximum capital of the United Kingdom's contingency fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] Coronavirus Act 2020: 2020 c.7 25 March 2020 To grant a range of emergency powers in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020: 2020 asp 7 6 April 2020
Unicef urged the Prime Minister to reinstate the 0.7% commitment by the end of the year ‘at the latest’. Children will ‘suffer the consequences’ of UK cutting Unicef funding by 60% Skip to ...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – Includes $1200 stimulus checks, March 2020 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act – April 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 – June 2020
A number of charities reported significant drops in income as a funding hole of £4 billion was identified, as fund-raising events were cancelled. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Several individuals and groups began to raise funds for charitable organisations working to support those affected by the pandemic. 99-year-old Tom Moore raised over £28.2 million, [ 3 ...
The COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium will deliver large-scale, rapid whole genome sequencing of the virus that causes the disease and £260 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to support vaccine development. [142] [143] In April, the UK Government launched a task force to help develop and roll out a coronavirus vaccine.
The Future Fund is a British government scheme to support companies during the COVID-19 pandemic administered by the British Business Bank. [189] It was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 20 April 2020, and opened for applications on 20 May 2020.
On 1 April, the WHO reported that deaths from COVID-19 had more than doubled in the previous week and would soon reach 50,000 globally, with the global caseload heading towards one million. [55] On 3 April, the WHO announced that it would work together with UNICEF on COVID-19 response through the Solidarity Response Fund. In a joint statement ...