Self-isolation in England cut from 10 days to seven with negative Covid tests
The new guidance applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
And anyone ending isolation on day seven is strongly advised to limit contact with vulnerable people, not visit crowded or poorly ventilated spaces, and work from home in line withPeople who are not double-jabbed and come in close contact with a positive case must still isolate for a full 10 days.would be imposed in England before Christmas Day.
Another 90,629 new Covid cases were reported across the UK on Tuesday - slightly down on the all-time highs announced last week. Meanwhile, a further 897,979 people received their booster jab or third dose. Its chief executive, Dr Jenny Harries, said the new rules would "help break chains of transmission" while minimising "the impact on lives and livelihoods".
"The best advice to everyone is continue to remain cautious and keep looking forward to Christmas," he said.
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