Cllr Aled Davies, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “People must self-isolate when symptomatic or instructed to do so as it’s an important way to slow the spread of the virus, but for some people it can mean losing their pay.
“Losing two weeks of pay when family finances are already stretched is hard, so we welcome this new Welsh Government scheme which will relieve some pressure and give many people in Powys the financial security they need to comply with the regulations.
“There is also a discretionary element to the scheme which will be available to a wider group of people who do not meet the criteria for the £500 payment but are suffering financial hardship as a result of self-isolation requirements.
“It is vital that people do self-isolate if asked to by the Test Trace Protect service or if they are experiencing symptoms because we all have a responsibility to keep our communities safe.
“I want to remind people there are a number of Covid-19 support options out there and the council’s website is a good place to find the relevant information. I encourage people to have a look and to get in touch if they need help.”
The £500 self-isolation payments can be applied for on the council’s website from 3pm on Monday 16 November. Please visit the council’s website for more information: https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/9957/Isolation-payments