What are the current rules on self-isolation for Covid in UK, and what does the science say?
by Robin McKie from on (#5TJ1R)
Scientists answer important questions about coronavirus rules around Britain amid the Omicron wave of infections
Doctors and health officials have warned that the rising number of Covid-19 infections poses a significant threat to the UK's ability to run trains, buses, hospitals and other key services.
More and more people face going into quarantine and that could have grave consequences, they say. As a result, isolation times for those testing positive for Sars-CoV-2 have been cut from 10 to seven days to reduce the pressure on industry.
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