13 April 2020 – Designated COVID-19 as an occupational hazard

Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Regulatory change
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Argentine Government designated COVID-19 as an occupational hazard. Workers providing essential services, such as healthcare workers, will be protected by the Law of Occupational Hazards and receive compensation in case of infection.
Full details here: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno