COVID-19 support packages benefit over 5.57 million people in Hanoi

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Hanoi (VNA) – Since the beginning of July 2021, Hanoi has providedassistance using COVID-19 support packages for over 5.57 million people, with the total amount topping 7 trillion VND (308.5 million USD).

Of the total, over 2.46 trillion VND was sourced frombudgets supporting employers and employees affected by the pandemic, 4.09trillion VND came from the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and 438 billion VNDfrom socialised sources.

Among the beneficiaries, there are over 608,000 freelancersreceiving 1.5 million VND each, with a combined amount of over 900 billion VND.

The implementation of support packages has helped people,labourers and employers overcome difficulties, stabilise their lives, andrevitalise the labour market./.

VNA