Double-jabbed contacts won’t need to self-isolate from 16 August, says Javid
by Peter Walker from on (#5KXV4)
Close contacts of people in England who test positive will not have to self-isolate if they have had both vaccinations
Close contacts of people in England who have tested positive for Covid will not have to self-isolate if they have received both their vaccinations, or if they are under 18, Sajid Javid has announced to the Commons.
The policy will come into force from 16 August. Adults will need to have had their second vaccination at least 10 days beforehand, the health secretary told MPs on Tuesday.
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