Wasn't it because only 17% of those with symptoms were getting a test...

Ministers are considering paying £500 to everyone in England who tests positive for Covid-19, in a dramatic overhaul of the self-isolation support scheme.

The proposed change is thought necessary because government polling found only 17% of people with symptoms are coming forward to get a test, owing to fears that a positive result could stop people from working.

Posted By: Astroturf, Jan 22, 21:02:42