@itsgettingweird I'd assume it's up to employers if they pay out under sickness policy. I suppose if you tested positive you'd be 'legally' sick but you might not be deemed to be sick if you're isolating and awaiting results.
For those who don't appear to understand why others have concerns, read this. It's Johnson's waffle from this afternoon.
' Clark now asks if it will be compulsory for someone to stay at home if they have come into contact with an infected person, under the new test-and-trace system.
Boris Johnson says staying at home in that situation would be good "not just for them but also good for the population".
Clark repeats his question.
"We wanted to make it clear that people must stay at home," the PM says.
Will it be the law or just advice, Clark wants to know.
"We will be asking people to stay at home - if they don't follow that advice, we will consider what sanctions may be necessary," says Johnson.
"By the police?"
"Whatever is appropriate," says the PM.'
Now please tell me, clearly and simply, without ifs, buts or maybes what the exact legal status is with isolation under T&T.