President Vladimir Zelensky signed the Law "

It is reported by the press service of the OP.

Changes to the state budget for the current year have been made in order to optimize costs in accordance with external and internal challenges associated with the coronavirus epidemic and the global economic crisis..

According to the law, the Coronavirus Foundation in the amount of 64.7 billion UAH is being formed as part of the state budget. These funds will be directed to the top-priority areas of countering the spread of COVID-19.

In addition, the state budget additionally provides 15.8 billion UAH for surcharges to the salary of health workers who are opposed to the epidemic. In general, the expenses of the Ministry of Health are increasing by 16.4 billion UAH.

To support the most vulnerable segments of the population during the coronavirus epidemic, the document provides for 10.6 billion UAH for one-time supplements to pensions. The expenses of the Ministry of Social Policy are increasing by 19.5 billion UAH.

To carry out unforeseen activities, an additional three billion hryvnias were allocated to the reserve fund.

The costs of construction and repair of roads have been saved, so the program " Almost 70 billion UAH has been allocated for road infrastructure in the state budget.

Also, changes to the state budget do not provide for cost reductions aimed at ensuring the defense and security of the state, support for the agro-industrial complex.