and in the same manner as if those benefits were regular compensation. (2) Eligibility and termination rules Emergency COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation— (A) shall not be payable, pursuant to this subsection, with respect to any unemployment benefits described in subsection (i)(3) for any week beginning on or after the date specified in subsection (g)(1)(B), except in the case of an individual who was eligible to receive Emergency COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation in connection with any regular compensation or any other unemployment benefits described in subsection (i)(3) for any period of unemployment ending before such date