Boris Johnson is to end the legal requirement for people to self-isolate after catching Covid as he reveals a new roadmap for living with the virus later this month. The rule will be replaced by government guidance urging people who have Covid to stay at home but not legally compelling them to do so. Universal free Covid tests are expected to end, while officials are also considering scrapping passenger locator forms for inbound travellers and daily Covid data announcements. The changes will onl

All coronavirus laws in England including the legal requirement for people who test positive to isolate will end on Thursday.On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the strategy for “ living with Covid ”, which also includes plans to scrap free universal testing in April. Those who receive a positive Covid-19 test will still be advised to stay at home for at least five days, but from today will not be obliged to under law.An Ipsos survey of 1, 018 people aged 16-75 found that 46% of thos

Boris Johnson has said scrapping requirements for people to self-isolate if they have Covid is a “ moment of pride ” as he prepares to remove restrictions that have been in place since the start of the pandemic. The prime minister’s cabinet is expected to confirm the policy change on Monday, which will make it legal for people to mix with other members of the public, such as getting on a crowded train, while having the virus for the first time since the start of the pandemic.... It’s important

Covid remains a dangerous presence in the UK, as the Delta variant is behind tens of thousands of daily cases.... Despite recent totals passing 30, 000, a figure not seen since January 2021, ministers have forged ahead with Freedom Day.... Some life-saving measures such as mandatory face masks will soon become optional, and self-isolation will go the same way for some people. Self-isolation forces people to stay at home following contact with a confirmed positive Covid test. Contact tracing ha

The Duchess of Cambridge is having to self-isolate after coming into contact with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus, Kensington Palace said.... The duchess has been forced to cancel her upcoming events as she goes through the mandatory 10-day self-isolation period. The duchess was due tospend the day with Prince William celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the NHS at two major events. However, her husband, who is at this stage not believed to be required to isolate, will still go

Jonathan Ball, professor of molecular virology at the University of Nottingham, said the study showed that" unnecessary disruption" could be avoided with daily tests.... " That aside, what this study shows is that daily testing rather than isolation of contacts is effective in preventing onward transmission." Crucially, it also highlights the unnecessary disruption that isolation rules have had on countless numbers of children.... Around one tenth of people who downloaded the NHS Covid app hav

Around two-thirds of people who isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic think self-isolation should still be the law for those who test positive, a new survey suggests. Nearly a third believe that current government advice for keeping the public safe from Covid-19 is insufficient, while seven in 10 are taking their own measures to protect themselves, such as wearing a face mask or avoiding social gatherings. The findings are based on responses from 815 adults in England and have been compiled by t

" In February, declines in infections should be relatively large." From Feb.... 15 the isolation period for people with COVID-19 will be cut to seven days from 10.... People in the same household will only be quarantined during the isolation period. From Feb....

Wales will end mask wearing in shops and on public transport as well as the requirement to self-isolate after Covid-19 infection from Monday, the country’s first minister is set to announce. Mark Drakeford will announce on Friday that face coverings will no longer be required by law in shops and on public transport. Self-isolation will also cease to be a legal requirement, although the ￡500 self-isolation payment will continue to be paid until June. However, it will still be a legal requirement

The Taliban and US share common concern about the militant Islamic State group in Afghanistan, but the Taliban have ruled out cooperation with the US in fighting IS. However, the most pressing issue facing Afghanistan is deepening poverty, with the country heavily reliant on international aid.... Its financial system is collapsing and millions face hunger.... The United States, the single biggest donor to Afghanistan, provided$ 330 million this year. Isolation will never be an answer, Al Thani