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Covid: Self-isolation cut from 10 days to seven with negative tests

Covid: Self-isolation cut from 10 days to seven with negative tests

People infected with Covid in England can stop self-isolating up to three days early if they test negative twice, it has been announced.

They will now be able to end quarantine after seven days instead of 10 by providing negative lateral flow results on day six and day seven.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said it would minimise disruption caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

He said the change was based on the latest guidance from health experts.

The change comes amid a spike in cases caused by the new Covid variant, which has created staff shortages for businesses, health services and rail services.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-59749447
(22, Dec 2021)

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