U.K. Considers Paying People to Isolate Amid Rule Breaches
- Ministers propose 500-pound grants to help people stay home
- Police to issue 800-pound fines to people at house parties
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U.K. government officials have suggested paying people to stay home if they test positive for coronavirus, amid concerns too many are failing to get tested or comply with the lockdown rules.
While the plan has not been given final approval, a draft government policy paper proposed payments of 500 pounds ($685). Currently only those on the lowest incomes receive support at this level if they’re told to quarantine.