£500 Covid payment 'could boost self-isolation'

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£500 Covid payment 'could boost self-isolation'
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Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 in England could be paid £500 to self-isolate under proposals to be discussed by ministers.
It is among the suggestions listed in a leaked document from the Department of Health (DoH) to encourage people with symptoms to get tested and stay home.
There are fears the current financial support is not working because low paid workers cannot afford to self-isolate.
The BBC has confirmed the government is looking at overhauling the system.
Introducing a universal £500 payment could cost up to £453m per week - 12 times the cost of the current payouts.

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