Article 5T937 Covid self-isolation cut to seven days with negative test in England

Covid self-isolation cut to seven days with negative test in England

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Andrew Gregory
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Public health bosses say move for those who test negative on days six and seven will help support essential services

The Covid self-isolation period has been cut to seven days in a move that could save Christmas for thousands of people and ease mounting staff shortages.

From Tuesday, new guidance will enable the 10-day self-isolation period for vaccinated people in England who have tested positive for coronavirus to be reduced by three days if they get the all-clear from lateral flow tests.

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