Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker began isolating Friday after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said. “The Governor's Office was notified this afternoon of a recent exposure to COVID-19 and as result of that possible exposure is currently conducting contact tracing and following all necessary health protocols from IDPH," the governor's office said in a statement that referred to the state's Department of Public Health.
Chancellor urged to make £500 self-isolation payment tax free
18.10.2020 - 12:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
self-isolation payment exempt from tax.
In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said taxing the £500 payment could mean less people apply.The payment, which opened for applications this week, is designed to support those on low incomes who have been asked to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus, or after coming into contact with someone who has.The money will initially be targeted at those who are on Universal Credit or other legacy
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
05.11.2020 / 15:31
More than 4,000 pupils have to self-isolate each day in Oldham amid spiking infection rate
The impact of coronavirus on Oldham schools has been laid bare as leaders reveal that on any given day more than 4,000 pupils are having to self-isolate.Schools and educational establishments are due to remain open throughout the four week lockdown in England beginning on November 5.However at a meeting of Oldham's full council, bosses outlined how the virus was already having a significant effect on schools in the borough.Under government rules, 'bubbles' in schools have to self-isolate if
dailyrecord.co.uk
02.11.2020 / 21:03
Coronavirus outbreak at Scots police station as cops told to self-isolate
coronavirus at a police station in Lanarkshire, health chiefs confirmed today.Several officers from Police Scotland are now self-isolating while close contacts have also been told to quarantine as a precaution.News of the outbreak at the station - visited by coronavirus scandal MP Margaret Ferrier last month - comes as Lanarkshire is expected to head into tier four restrictions.Dr Martin Donaghy, consultant in public health medicine, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “NHS Lanarkshire’s Test and Protect
hollywoodreporter.com
18.10.2020 / 19:18
Leslie Jones Explains Why She Doesn't Miss 'SNL': "I Wasn't Very Free There"
Leslie Jones is opening up about her work life post-Saturday Night Live. "I don't miss it at all," the actor, writer and now game show host told Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier in an interview about her new hosting gig on ABC's Supermarket Sweep reboot published Friday.
etcanada.com
15.10.2020 / 07:37
En Vogue Reunites At Billboard Music Awards For Fiery Performance Of ‘Free Your Mind’
It’s been nearly three decades since “Free Your Mind” topped the charts, and on Wednesday night’s Billboard Music Awards En Vogue reunited to close out the show with a fierce performance of the song, proving it’s remained as relevant as ever.
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.10.2020 / 17:59
Self-isolating Scots can now apply for £500 government grant - here’s how
workers in Scotland who are asked to quarantine and would lose income if they needed to isolate. The £500 grant will help those who have been asked by Test and Protect to isolate, following a positive test for Covid-19 or having been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.
nme.com
12.10.2020 / 18:15
UK live music industry say workers are being “ignored” by Rishi Sunak’s new job support scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new job support scheme, claiming that their sector feels “ignored” by both the plans and the government.Announced last Friday (October 9) and set to launch on November 1, the scheme will benefit employees who work for UK firms that are forced to shut by law due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.10.2020 / 16:53
The full letter northern leaders have sent to the government urging rethink of furlough package that could 'plunge people into hardship' amid new lockdown measures
announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north, with restrictions implemented by Wednesday.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.10.2020 / 16:52
Nicola Sturgeon waiting for furlough update from Chancellor Rishi Sunak as hospitality rules tighten
Rishi Sunak is setting out further support for jobs and businesses affected by coronavirus shutdowns. He will detail the next stage of the Jobs Support Scheme before new restrictions are outlined for the hospitality sector.
ok.co.uk
08.10.2020 / 03:07
'Genius' mum dreading return of Elf on the Shelf for Christmas makes mini mask and 'Elf isolation house'
A clever mum not looking forward to the thought of coming up ideas for Elf on the Shelf this Christmas has decided to prep for the toy's self-isolation instead.The unknown poster has gone viral thanks to a series of images that shows a tiny mask with a strap ready for the return of the Christmas toy that helps children countdown to the day they receive their presents.
nme.com
07.10.2020 / 21:25
Musicians mock government website which offers alternative careers
website which offers alternative careers.Entitled “Discover your skills and careers”, the site asks people “to think about the type of work you want to do.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.10.2020 / 16:28
Self-isolating university students being charged £17.95 a day for food parcels that 'cost £4 to make'
petition has been launched by students who claim that Lancaster University are 'profiting' from the pandemic.
nme.com
06.10.2020 / 14:26
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says struggling musicians should retrain and get new jobs
coronavirus pandemic.The chancellor’s stark comments come after recent research revealed that a third of musicians could leave the industry due to financial losses.When asked if out-of-work musicians and creatives should seek alternative employment, he told ITV News: “I can’t pretend that everyone can do exactly the same job that they were doing at the beginning of this crisis.“That’s why we’ve put a lot of resource into trying to create new opportunities.”He went on to concede that unemployment