These governmental bodies, along with corporate lobbyists, have been capitalizing on the ongoing health crisis through corporate bailouts and regulatory reversions. This means that too many sick people will have no choice but to go to work, meaning more people will contract and spread the virus. “Without comprehensive bailouts for workers, we can expect more bankruptcies and more homelessness down the road,” said Klein. Ireland has announced six weeks of emergency unemployment payments for all workers who suddenly find themselves out of work, including self-employed workers. “History teaches us that moments of shock are profoundly volatile.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 20, 2020 08:26 UTC