We used to have well established practices to deal with TB and leprosy and that was enforced isolation. Leprosy cases were isolated in special locations by law.

We used to have well established practices to deal with TB and leprosy and that was enforced isolation. Leprosy cases were isolated in special locations by law. Such quarantining practices were commonplace in many countries. As we've seen with COVID that system no longer works. I can only guess why long-standing laws to protect the community are no longer applied. Even as recently as 50 years ago she would have felt the full force of the law—the moment she failed to comply she would have been put in enforced quarantine. If anyone can tell me why the law no longer work/is enforced then I'd love to know.