Think tanks urge Government to increase Covid self-isolation support
Coronavirus testing (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
The success of the coronavirus vaccine rollout could be undermined if the Government does not increase self-isolation support, two think tanks are warning.
Researchers from the Nuffield Trust and the Resolution Foundation warn that boosting compliance with self-isolation is critical to resist the threats posed by new variants and rising cases as restrictions ease further.
The two think tanks propose a modified version of the Job Retention Scheme, which would allow employers to apply for capped grants to cover the lost wages of any employee needing to self-isolate.
Government urged to increase Covid self-isolation support as restrictions set to ease further
Researchers warn that boosting compliance with self-isolation is critical to resist the threats posed by new variants (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)
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The success of the coronavirus vaccine rollout could be undermined if the Government does not increase self-isolation support, two think tanks are warning.
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The success of the coronavirus vaccine rollout could be undermined if the Government does not increase self-isolation support, two think tanks are warning.
Researchers from the Nuffield Trust and the Resolution Foundation warn that boosting compliance with self-isolation is critical to resist the threats posed by new variants and rising cases as restrictions ease further.
The two think tanks propose a modified version of the Job Retention Scheme, which would allow employers to apply for capped grants to cover the lost wages of any employee needing to self-isolate.
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