Unite to win isolation pay for all
The rate of compliance with Covid quarantine rules in New York state is estimated around 98%. In South Korea, over 99%. In the UK, a majority, perhaps as many as 80%, don’t fully comply. In South Korea those going into quarantine receive the equivalent of £300, regardless of employment status and income. They also get a kit with food, drink and medical supplies, and regular check-ins with an individual through an app. Many local authorities offer temporary accommodation to people for whom isolation at home is impossible or difficult. In New York anyone who tests positive, and their close...