The Reykjanesb^r City Council urged the government to temporarily extend the unemployment benefit period. The unemployment benefits were introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment is around 22% in the municipality of Reykjanesb^r due to the closure of businesses, particularly Keflavik Airport, because of the global pandemic.
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