SRD 1.4 billion (4.4 percent of GDP) has been made available in provisional COVID-19-Related budget for health services and economic support for households and businesses. There are also funds being made available for Surinamese stranded abroad who cannot repatriate because of the ban on incoming flights.
A SRD 200 million budget allowance is being considered for 2021 to continue support for health related expenses while the social support system has been expanded and allowances increased for pensions, disability, children, and the poor.