Alan Campbell MP for Tynemouth Community Commitment Common Sense
The Government announced that from 28 September in England, there will be a new legal duty on all those who test positive for COVID-19 or are identified by NHS Test and Trace as a close contact, requiring them to self-isolate. Failure to comply will be an offence carrying a fine of at least £1,000 and up to £10,000 for multiple breaches.
Alongside this new requirement, the government is providing funding for a new Test and Trace Support Payment scheme for people on low incomes who are unable to work while they are self-isolating and are financially impacted because they cannot work from home. The scheme will run until 31 January 2021.
You can find put more and apply for the payment here:
https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/page/26134/coronavirus-covid-19