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MENA Observatory – Great Britain
Last night, Saturday, the British government announced new “stringent” measures to tackle the growing rise in coronavirus infections, including imposing fines of up to 10,000 pounds ($ 13,000) on people violating procedures. quarantine.
Officials noted that the new fines will start from 1,000 pounds for those who violate quarantine procedures after the trip, and will go up to 10,000 pounds in the event of a repeat violation, and the worst violations are related to companies that threaten employees who are isolate with dismissal.
To urge citizens to comply, the government said low-income people will be able to demand an additional £ 500 if they cannot work from home during the quarantine period.
Under the new measures, people who have had symptoms for Covid-19 or have had a positive test must adhere to a 10-day quarantine, and those who live with people who have symptoms or have had positive tests must be quarantined for 14 days. days.
British Prime Minister “Boris Johnson” had warned this week that the UK was facing a “second epidemic wave”, prompting him to impose new restrictions on millions of people.
“Johnson” said that, as of September 28, every British citizen will be obliged to isolate himself if he tests positive for the virus or if he was notified of the need by the National Health Service’s screening and examination program.
He added in a statement that “the best way to combat the virus is to follow all procedures and self-isolate if they run the risk of transmitting the Corona virus to other people,” while warning against “underestimating the importance of this matter, since new procedures mean it is legally bound to do so. “
It is noteworthy that the total number of “Covid-19” deaths in Britain amounted to around 42 thousand, which is the worst death toll in Europe, and the infection rate rose again rapidly after it declined earlier. of the summer.
