UK Q&A: 11 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Emergency Volunteering Leave During the Coronavirus Pandemic By Daniella McGuigan on April 15, 2020 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn The Coronavirus Act (CA) 2020 was enacted on March 25, 2020, and introduces a new statutory emergency volunteering leave (EVL) to support the National Health Service (NHS) and social care authorities.