The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the global economy to a standstill. Many countries have placed all but the most essential businesses into lockdown, and many predict a deep global recession. In response, governments are directly supporting key industries and intervening in financial markets to keep their economies afloat. See how those responses compare on the key issues of financial markets and monetary policy, industry interventions and business support.

International travel has ground to a halt as governments close their borders. Within countries, people are being asked or ordered to stay at home and maintain physical distance from one another. These measures seek to slow the spread of the virus. See how governments’ responses compare on the key issues of border measures, citizens abroad, domestic travel, and physical distancing.