The Department of Health and Social Care has said that forces will have access to information telling them if an individual has been told to self-isolate. Experts fear this might put people off being tested.
A National Police Chiefs' Council spokesperson said forces would continue to encourage "voluntary compliance" but would enforce regulations and issue fines where appropriate.
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