Nicola Sturgeon confirms £500 support for low-income Scots told to self isolate
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dailyrecord.co.ukcost of isolation at home during lockdown. Nicola Sturgeon announced the package of support as more people are being asked to self-isolate to break the spread of Covid-19.
It follows a UK Government pledge last week to help people cope with the burden. The rate of infection is rising and more restrictions are being brought in which could put people's wages at risk.Sturgeon said: "Self isolation of people with symptoms awaiting a test, people who test positive and household and other close contacts of such people is essential to breaking the chains of transmission."The UK Government announcement for £500 support in England meant extra money was sent to Holyrood for the Scottish Government to use.Sturgeon confirmed she will make the same.
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