# The Social Security Contributions (Disregarded Payments) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2022, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations—
“coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);
“coronavirus test” means a test which detects the presence of a viral antigen or viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) specific to coronavirus; and
“earnings-related contributions” means contributions payable under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 or the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 in respect of earnings paid to or for the benefit of an earner in respect of an employed earner’s employment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/276/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-contributions-disregarded-payments-coronavirus-regulations-2022/regulation-2
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