I11Discretionary compensation for self-isolation
1
The Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 applies in accordance with the modifications in subsections (2) and (3).
2
Section 56 has effect as if—
a
in subsection (1), at the beginning there were inserted “Subject to subsection (1A),”,
b
after subsection (1), there were inserted—
1A
If the request under subsection (1) is made for a reason relating to coronavirus, the health board may compensate the person to whom the request is made, but is not required to do so.
c
after subsection (6), there were inserted—
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In this section, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
3
Section 58 has effect as if—
a
in subsection (2), at the beginning, there were inserted “Subject to subsection (2A),”,
b
after subsection (2), there were inserted—
2A
If the order or, as the case may be, the request by the health board is made for a reason relating to coronavirus, the board may compensate the carer, but is not required to do so.
c
after subsection (5), there were inserted—
6
In this section, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).