New self-isolation guidelines are in effect from the 16 August

Following a government update on Monday 16 August, the following individuals will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they are identified by NHS Test and Trace as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case:

• Those aged 18 or under
• Those who have been: (a) double vaccinated; and (b) who had their second Covid-19 vaccination at least two weeks prior to coming into close contact with the positive case

If you meet these criteria and a close contact receives a positive Covid-19 case, you should still take a PCR test. 

If you test positive for Covid-19 you will be legally required to self-isolate for 10 days, including the day that symptoms started (or the day you had the test, if you did not have symptoms).

Those not fully vaccinated will still need to isolate if they are in contact with someone who has Covid-19, and everyone will still have to isolate if they test positive, to protect themselves and others.

For more guidance on self-isolation please check the NHS self-isolation page.