https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...h-covid-in-england?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
I can't believe this is even being considered
as there are numbskulls out there who will deliberately get infected.
My thoughts exactly as soon as I heard it on a couple of news channels.
The crazy thing is that if a test is positive the money is proposed to be paid no matter what your employment status is, to simplify things.
Lets look at a few extreme examples.
I am unemployed, but will still get the payment, despite it making no difference to my capability to go to work / lose income status.
I am a millionaire, but will still get the payment, despite it making no difference to my capability to go to work / lose income status.
I am a currently furloughed, but will still get the payment, despite it making no difference to my capability to go to work / lose income status.
I am a retired pensioner, but will still get the payment, despite it making no difference to my capability to go to work / lose income status.
Before I get a tirade of replies saying that I am being outrageous it fits my own circumstances.
I am currently not working long term due to disability, but will still get the payment, despite it making no difference to my capability to go to work / lose income status.
It's the maddest idea I have heard so far.
As
@Social Misfit has said there are a lot of people who will think great, I will take a chance on this.
Supposedly it will suppress the infection rate.
In my opinion it could well increase it.......................