To tighten its grip on "Corona"
Britain pays low-income people to self-isolate
Tourists have lunch in a London restaurant. A.F.B.
Britain announced that it will pay money to low-income residents to adhere to self-isolation if they are confirmed to be infected with the new Corona virus or there is a suspicion of this, while the government is intensifying its measures to keep the virus under control.
The new policy comes after opposition politicians called on the government to provide the money amid concerns that some of those who cannot afford to be absent from work are avoiding compliance with health guidelines.
The government said that individuals who test positive for the virus will receive 130 pounds ($ 172) in the 10-day period they spend in self-isolation, and other family members who have to undergo self-isolation for a period of 14 days will be entitled to 182 pounds.
The grants will be available to people who receive welfare funds and are unable to work from home. The program will be piloted first in Blackburn, Bendle and Oldham, which have suffered through local lockdowns due to their high rates of HIV infection.
And Health Minister Matt Hancock said: "Self-isolation if it is confirmed that infection with the virus or contact with an infected person is necessary remains."