The Government appealed to businesses impacted by the coronavirus restrictions to refrain from sacking employees, as the Government will continue subsidising salaries throughout December. The Labour Ministry issued a statement specifying that businesses forced to suspend operations or that have experienced a decline in turnover of 80% or more during the month of November qualify for the same state assistance for December.
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