More than a quarter of Brits have refused to self-isolate or take reasonable social distancing measures.
A survey of 2,000 adults revealed 27 per cent are still making contact with people outside of their home.
While a third of those not isolating said it is because they are an essential worker, a worrying 54 per cent were failing to keep their distance "for other reasons".
The OnePoll survey came as several police forces set up specialist hotlines and portals encouraging the public to tip them off when people fail to adhere to the government's guidelines.
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Of those currently distancing themselves from others, 14 per cent believe they already had coronavirus, but since recovered, while six per cent said they think they currently have the virus.
Tiredness and lethargy (52 per cent) were the most common symptoms for members of the public who think they have had the virus, followed by aches and pains and a continuous cough (both 47 per cent).
Four in ten of those who think they have had it said they had a high temperature, while 31 per cent had difficulty breathing and 26 per cent said they had experienced a loss of sense of taste and/or smell.
Almost three quarters (71 per cent) said they did not think they have had coronavirus.
The OnePoll survey revealed that the vast majority (83 per cent) of the public would like to be tested to see if they have the antibodies for Covid-19 and are therefore immune for the time being and can safely leave isolation.
