Britons Who Refuse Self-Isolation For Coronavirus Face £1,000 Fine

Emergency powers are set to be granted this week that allow police in England and Wales to use “reasonable force” to detain people who risk infecting others, the Daily Telegraph said.

Britons who refuse to self-isolate for coronavirus face a £1,000 fine and time in prison if they don’t pay the penalty.

The government’s website has published new regulations that state that people suspected of having Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, can be quarantined for up to 14 days in a secure hospital or other suitable location.

If they leave that location before the period is up, they can be taken into custody before being returned to the original place of quarantine, the regulations say.

If they do not comply, they can be fined £1,000. Those who refuse to pay the fine can also be imprisoned.

Those suspected of being infected with coronavirus must also consent to giving a blood sample or having their nose and throat swabbed.

They must also reveal their travel history and a list of people they have met recently. They could be fined for providing false information, according to the regulations.

A total of 35 Britons who tested positive for Covid-19 have died. Of the 40,279 people who have been tested in the UK, 1,372 were confirmed as positive.