The French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to about 320,000 caregivers who provided essential at-home services to 1.1 million people in the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that home caregivers who helped the elderly and people with disabilities during the pandemic will receive a bonus of up to 1,000 euros by the end of the year. During a visit to the French southern city of Toulon on Tuesday, Macron paid tribute to about 320,000 caregivers who provided essential at-home services to 1.1 million people in the country. He says the bonus will be financed by a 160-million euros package from the state and local authorities. France, which has confirmed 30,294 virus-related deaths since the pandemic, brought the virus nearly under control with a strict two-month nationwide lockdown.

Source: The Standard August 04, 2020 13:07 UTC