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Fact check: No evidence mortgage lenders are refusing loans based on positive coronavirus tests

October 8, 2020

Social media users are sharing a claim that mortgage applications are being declined for people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Reuters could not find any evidence to show this is the case. However, if someone wants to protect their loan with insurance cover, a positive test could be an issue.

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These posts can be seen here , here and here .

One of the posts reads: “A friend has just been told he can’t get a mortgage because he had a positive rona (sic) test weeks ago. They said they don’t know how it’s going to affect his lungs in the future, so he doesn’t qualify.” And you thickos still think it’s about the virus.”

Reuters reached out to the publisher of the earliest version of the post for details about the case and did not get a reply. Reuters is therefore unable

Tougher Penalties for People Refusing to Self-isolate

September 28, 2020

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These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.

Failure to Self-isolate ‘Now Illegal’

People in England who test positive for COVID-19 could face a fine of up to £10,000 if they refuse to self-isolate.

From today, it is a punishable offence not to comply following a positive test result or when told to do so by NHS Test and Trace.

It comes as a preprint of a study by King’s College London (KCL) found that only 18.2% of people with symptoms adhered to self-isolation.

Fines will start at £1,000, rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders or serious breaches.

People on lower incomes who were unable to work from home and have lost income as a result will also be eligible for a new £500 Test and Trace support payment, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.

“Everyone must take personal responsibility and self-isolate if

Does refusing a job due to health concerns disqualify you from unemployment benefits? – Honolulu, Hawaii news, sports & weather

September 28, 2020

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“She doesn’t feel comfortable either for me taking a job that I can risk the lives of her clients also,” she said. “Am I supposed to take a job that is high risk just because I cannot collect unemployment or I shouldn’t be collecting unemployment. I should take a chance on, on somebody else’s health. No, I can’t do that.”

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