Covid-19 information

The Government of Iceland has announced various measures to mitigate the economic and societal effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

• Government of Iceland announces increased support for companies and extension of part-time unemployment benefits (April 28th)
  The Government has approved three proposals in support of employees and companies. The aim of the proposals is to mitigate the damage caused by mass lay-offs and mass insolvencies, thereby protecting workers’ rights while fostering greater resilience in the economy as a whole.
• Government of Iceland Announces Second Phase of Economic Response Package to the COVID-19 Crisis (April 21st)
  Worth up to 420m USD, the latest phase of the economic response focuses on support and protections for small enterprises, innovation and vulnerable groups. 
  - Q&A on Measures in response to COVID-19 (April 21st)
• Resilience: strengthening Iceland’s foothold: Second package of Government measures
  in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Icelandic Government announces 1.6bn USD response package to the COVID-19 crisis (March 21st)
  The package is equivalent to ISK 230 bn (USD 1.6 bn) or just under 8% of Icelandic GDP. The Government aims to safeguard the economic livelihood of people and businesses, protecting the welfare system and creating a strong demand in the economy. 
  - Q&A on Measures in response to COVID-19 (March 21st)