[Oni]

For those in the US... Congress is finalizing another COVID-19 relief bill, with $600 stimulus payments expected in the very near future. Hopefully the money goes to those who need it most.

Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them.

The agreement, announced by Senate leaders, would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefits and $600 direct stimulus payments to most Americans, along with a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses and money for schools, health care providers and renters facing eviction.

Source: https://abc7.com/covid-relief-stimulus-e...s/8913249/

[mothered]

Brilliant news for those residing In the US.

Does this also relate to those who're still working In a reduced capacity?

[Oni]

Brilliant news for those residing In the US.

Does this also relate to those who're still working In a reduced capacity?

From my understanding, the unemployment-specific relief is given to the states. Eligibility for unemployment and other COVID-specific measures will vary from state to state, though.

[fsociety]

i heard vaccine name is Pfizer , and tested on many people start causing allergies and other issue , again it will completely take that much time when corona started .

[Ciceniss]

Well this is great news! I should have gone working in the IT field though, they don't give a damn about this pandemic

[Oni]

The government started sending payments out yesterday:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphilli...questions/

Your bank/eligibility may change when or if you get anything.

[mothered]

I should have gone working in the IT field though, they don't give a damn about this pandemic

One reason why many companies In the IT sector are complacent, Is that employees can work remotely from home.

Many administration jobs are also In a similar position.

[Refusal]

Sadly I wont get a stim check since I made over 75K this year. but im glad they are helping people out with something atleast!

[KeanChan]

The US continues to fail in my opinion.

[Jiggly]

I should have gone working in the IT field though, they don't give a damn about this pandemic

One reason why many companies In the IT sector are complacent, Is that employees can work remotely from home.

Many administration jobs are also In a similar position.

I've somehow got confused. What does Ciceniss mean by "they don't give a damn"? I'm aware IT companies (especially those who are the outsource choice for comprehensive IT solutions) have been needed more than ever. What have they become complacent in?