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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned this week that the UK was facing a “second (epidemic) wave”, prompting him to introduce new restrictions affecting millions of people.
Johnson said that as of Sept. 28, all British citizens will be required to isolate themselves if they test positive for the virus or have been notified of the need by the National Health Service screening and monitoring program.
Johnson added in a statement that “the best way to combat this virus is for everyone to follow measures and isolate themselves if they run the risk of transmitting the Corona virus” to other people.
He warned: “No one should underestimate the importance of this matter. The new procedures mean that you are legally bound to do so.”
Currently, people who have had symptoms for Covid-19 or have had a positive test must be quarantined for 10 days, and those who live with people who have symptoms or have had a positive test must be quarantined for 14 days.
Officials said the new fines will start at 1,000 pounds for those who violate quarantine procedures after the trip, and will go up to 10,000 pounds for a repeat violation. The worst violations concern companies that threaten self-isolating employees with layoffs.
To urge citizens to comply, low-income individuals will be able to claim an additional EGP 500 if they are unable to work from home during the quarantine period.
“While most people do their best to comply with procedures, I don’t want to see a situation where people feel like they can’t be financially isolated,” Johnson said.
The total number of deaths from Covid-19 in Britain is about 42,000, the worst figure in Europe.
After a stable period over the summer, the infection rate rose again rapidly, prompting Johnson to warn of a second wave.
