{"id":23783,"date":"2020-03-16T22:57:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2020\/03\/coronavirus-in-monaco-10-most-important-announcements-today\/"},"modified":"2020-03-17T16:45:21","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T15:45:21","slug":"coronavirus-in-monaco-10-most-important-announcements-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2020\/03\/coronavirus-in-monaco-10-most-important-announcements-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus in Monaco: 10 most important announcements today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Principality’s stakeholders made several statements today following the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus on the national territory and in neighbouring countries. Here are the ten main announcements to remember from this Monday 16th March.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. A ninth positive case revealed in Monaco<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ninth patient is Monaco’s Minister of State. Serge Telle shows few symptoms and remains confined at home in accordance with the protocol adopted by the Monegasque authorities. He is receiving medical monitoring coordinated by the Princess Grace Hospital Centre. Serge Telle’s state of health does not give cause for concern.<\/p>\n

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2. The closure of the cr\u00e8ches<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Princely Government has decided<\/a> to close until further notice day nurseries and schools. Parents who are unable to benefit from distance work can take an indemnified sick leave, on condition that the other parent is not placed in a position of temporary total unemployment.<\/p>\n

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3. A budget to prevent bankruptcies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean Castellini, Government Counsellor and Minister of Finance and the Economy, announced<\/a> the release of a budget of 50 million euros in the form of a State counter-guarantee to banks for companies in financial difficulties. This comes in addition to the measures decreed so far: a two-month deferral of VAT payments, facilitated partial or total temporary unemployment, subsidies for bank loans or zero-interest loans granted by banks, the interest on which will be paid by the State, and the establishment of a guarantee fund for loans granted, increasing from 65% to 100%.<\/p>\n

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4. Prohibition of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serious adverse events related to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been reported<\/a> in patients with COVID-19. The Government of Monaco has recalled that the treatment of poorly tolerated fever or pain in the context of COVID-19 or any other respiratory virosis is based on paracetamol, without exceeding the dose of 60 mg\/kg\/day and 3 g\/day. NSAIDs should be avoided.<\/p>\n

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5. The implementation of telework<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Princely Government has recommended<\/a> the introduction of teleworking in order to enable economic activity to continue while meeting childcare requirements. For commuters, this is a coherent response to the gradual slowdown in the supply of public transport, particularly rail transport (SNCF and Thello).<\/p>\n

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6. Markets remain open, but distance must be respected!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Monaco City Hall has reminded<\/a> everyone that the Condamine and Monte-Carlo markets remain open. On the other hand, consuming food directly on-site is not allowed. Monegasques are called upon to give priority to telephone orders and home delivery of groceries. The City Hall has also published the contact details of shopkeepers who are able to take orders. The City Hall’s delivery service will take care of delivering home shopping free of charge (in Monaco only). The Mayor reminded everyone the importance of respecting a distance of 1.5 metres between people when going shopping.<\/p>\n

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7. Several municipal sites are now closed to the public<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monaco City Council has pointed out<\/a> that most municipal sites are now closed to the public. In particular:<\/p>\n