Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Overview: The Dutch Government has deployed a navy ship for three months to help authorities in the Caribbean Netherlands respond to COVID-19. It is intended to provide support towards the transport of essential food, equipment and personnel; as well as assist maritime border surveillance and local healthcare. A hurricane emergency response kit is also on board.
France and the United Kingdom also have a naval vessel in the area. A coordination centre has been set up with these countries in Martinique to cooperate where necessary.
Full details here: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/04/09/marineschip-zr.ms.-karel-doorman-schiet-caribisch-gebied-te-hulp