Britain, “in 80% of cases self-isolation was violated. Even if they know they have Covid symptoms they do not stay home”

More than80 percent of British does not respect the rules ofself-isolation, provided in Britain for those with me symptoms of the COVID-19 or came to Contact with a positive person. While infections in the country on Thursday registered a new record daily from May (6,634 new cases), Reuters reveals the results of an investigation conducted by King’s College of London, which raises many questions about the strategy of the Test and trace carried out by the premier Boris johnson. The program tries to keep under control increasing the number of positives restricted to those at risk. “We are a country that He loves freedom“Explained Johnson himself, answering those who asked him whyItaly he had managed to contain the second wave for now. “Italians also love freedom, but we also care about it gravity“Was the response of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

However, the King’s College study seems to confirm the British allergy to restrictions anti-coronavirus: only the 18.2% of those who reported having symptoms in the past seven days have not left home since symptoms appeared. Also, always explain Reuters, Only the11.9% requested a buffer for the coronavirus. To complete the table, the data on the people you are targeting has wondered self-isolate according to the scheme of Test and trace: only 10.9% of people fulfilled the prescriptions every 14 days, As requested.

L ‘Office of National Statistics estimates that last week in England occurred 9,600 new infections per day, an increase of 60% compared to the previous week. The largest increase is among young people between between 17 and 24 years. Counted by ilfattoquotidiano.it, the City of London is now semi-desert, but this has not prevented mounts without mask at nightlife venues. For now, the government has reacted by ordering the curfew at 10 pm for pubs and restaurants and heavy Many for those who violate restrictive measures. Meanwhile, in several British cities, including Leeds, Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli, gods imposed themselves local lock after increased infections. The situation remains under close surveillance even in London itself: the capital may have to deal with new restrictions whether the infection rate will increase.

The King’s College study used the data collected between March 2 and August 5 and involved 31,787 people over 16 years of age. THE researchers they also tried to understand why the British don’t respect the restrictions. The reasons range from not knowing government guidelines to not recognizing symptoms such as cough or the loss of enthusiasm me smell. There is also an economic motivation, argues the researcher, explaining that a financial support for those that end in self-isolation could encourage compliance with restrictions. Finally, highlight Reuters, there is the failure of Johnson’s policies: just think that thetracking app of contacts was launched in Britain only on Thursday.

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