Fiscal policy and the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused the worst health, human, economic and social crisis the world has faced in the last century. The exponential infection capacity of the virus heightens the probability of saturation of health systems and increases the risk of mortality. In the absence of a cure or a vaccine for the virus, efforts to control and mitigate its spread have focused on self-isolation, quarantine and physical distancing.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being