MERA applications will start being invited from this morning.
It'll be available for employees who've been made redundant, laid off or put on nil pay as well as self-employed individuals who can't carry out their work due to the lockdown restrictions and who meet qualifying criteria.
The support package has also been increased from £200 per week to £230 per week and will initially be available from March 3 to March 23.
Applications will be open from 9am today, for more information and any queries about the scheme residents can call 648 125 or e-mail mera@gov.im.
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