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People in Oldham are going to get paid to self-isolate in coronavirus fight

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Oldham will be entitled to up to £182 if they have to self-isolate due to coronavirus, and can't work from home.The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said the new payment scheme will start on Tuesday 1 September, for those living in areas with high infection rates.Residents in Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen, and Pendle who are on Universal Credit or Working Tax Credit, will be eligible for the money.Individuals who test positive for the virus will receive £130 for their 10-day period of isolation.

Other members of their household who have to self-isolate for 14 days will be entitled to a payment of £182.Non-household contacts who are advised to quarantine through the NHS Test and Trace, will also be paid up to £182 - depending on the length of.

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