Boris Johnson is expected to halve the self-isolation period for those who test positive for coronavirus as early as this week as ministers battle to make people stick to the rules. The Prime Minister yesterday outlined a ‘big, big push’ on adherence to quarantine rules during the lockdown amid fears that people are not completing … Read more
Confusion reigned over Britain’s self-isolation rules today after Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon suggested England and Scotland could end up with different quarantine rules. Downing Street this afternoon confirmed it is investigating whether the current rules that force those who come into contact with a coronavirus carrier to quarantine for 14 days could be relaxed. … Read more
The SNP MP who flouted coronavirus self-isolation rules by travelling hundreds of miles across Britain is resisting calls to quit. Margaret Ferrier also visited a gym, shops and a beauty salon on the day she became ill and has faced a barrage of criticism since being diagnosed with the virus. The 60-year-old posted images on her … Read more
New laws and fines at a glance: Fines for people who refuse to self-isolate, starting at £1,000 and rising to £10,000 for serial repeat offenders. But if you are found to have ‘recklessly’ left self-isolation – the fine starts at £4,000 Recklessly is described as deliberately going somewhere crowded where you could infect others – … Read more
Police will carry out spot checks and act on tip-offs to enforce strict new Covid-19 self-isolation rules from today. People ordered to quarantine after they or a contact test positive for the virus face a knock on the door from officers to check they are not leaving their home. It comes amid a growing revolt by … Read more
The Health Secretary said people should ‘absolutely’ tell police if they see rule breakers as he warned he could not rule out a second national lockdown if rules continued to be flouted Matt Hancock today told Britons to grass up their neighbours if they break tough new coronavirus laws that could see them fined £10,000 … Read more
Covid sufferers could be fined up to £10,000 if they leave their house when they are meant to be self-isolating under draconian new rules being introduced by Boris Johnson. With his Ministers locked in debate this weekend over whether to introduce a second lockdown that would devastate the economy, the Prime Minister announced that he … Read more
Keir Starmer goes into self-isolation as member of household shows Covid symptoms – hours after Labour leader was in the LBC studios Keir Starmer is self-isolating after a member of household showed symptoms Labour leader went into quarantine hours after doing a phone-in on LBC radio Party said member of household has had a coronavirus … Read more
Boris Johnson is drawing up tough new plans to crack down on Covid patients who flout quarantine rules after a Government study claimed that 20 per cent of people required to self-isolate ignore official advice. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering a ‘carrot and stick’ approach where people who follow Government instructions could be … Read more
‘How many wines are you guys having?’ Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and Sophie Monk reveal their surprising drinking habits in self-isolation By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:02 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 05:02 BST, 2 September 2020 Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and Sophie Monk have revealed their surprising drinking habits while in hotel … Read more