The remote working order for public sector workers will run until at least April 4 DUBAI: Tunisia has announced that public sector employees will be working remotely until April 4, as the country steps up its efforts against coronavirus, tv news channel Al Arabiya reported. The Tunisian government allocated on $850 million on Saturday to protect citizens and economic institutions affected by the repercussions of the coronavirus outbreak. “The state will make sure that the salaries of workers and employees will continue to be paid,” Tunisia’s Prime Minister, Elyes Fakhfakh told Tunisians in a speech. “The state will also allocate $300 million in financial aid for workers who have lost their jobs, with $150 million in exceptional financial provisions for vulnerable and low-income groups and those with special needs.” Meanwhile Fakhfakh has also announced that the repayment of bank loans will be delayed for six months for those on low incomes of about $350. He also pledged $700 million assistance for export businesses, in a bid to help them increase their sales in the local market from 30 to 50 percent.