The government announced on Wednesday specific economic support measures for businesses in Mahoran, as well as the distribution of emergency food aid for the poorest populations in this Indian Ocean island hard hit by the health crisis.
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In order to support businesses in Mayotte and to support the Mayotte population in the face of the health crisis and restrictive measures, the government decides on specific economic and social support measures for the territory
", the ministers indicate in a joint statement. from the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, from Labor, Élisabeth Borne, and from overseas, Sébastien Lecornu.
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With an incidence rate of 834 cases per 100,000 inhabitants on February 15, Mayotte is facing a worrying epidemic situation which justifies the total containment put in place since February 5 for a period of at least 3 weeks
", indicates the press release.
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This confinement is associated with a closure of schools and educational establishments and an obligation to work from home, unless this is impossible.
These decisions, essential to protect the health of our fellow citizens, have a significant impact on Mayotte's economy
, ”he adds.
The government has therefore decided to put in place on this island in the Indian Ocean a series of specific measures available under conditions for companies: the doubling of the ceiling for aid from the solidarity fund for the duration of the confinement (increased to 3,000 euros), "the maintenance of the solidarity fund aid for administratively closed companies"
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"the support for the duration of the confinement of the totality of the partial activity"
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"the exemption from employer contributions" .
The deferral of tax and social charges will also be possible "for all Mahoran companies who so wish" adds the text.
In addition, the State "will ensure the distribution of emergency food aid and access to drinking water for the poorest populations", assure the ministers.
MP LR Mansour Kamardine estimated at the beginning of February that confinement was not the solution in Mayotte, where "
the living conditions and access to basic services (water, electricity) of half of the population make confinement impossible. to be respected
”.
