In Germany, the official advice for anyone who has Covid-19 has been downgraded to an “urgent recommendation” that they go into quarantine for five days, in a change that takes effect on May 1, following an agreement by federal and state health ministers. Monday’s agreement means people are to be advised to avoid contact with others but will not receive official instructions by the health department. However, this easing does not apply to those working in health or care settings, who may only end their quarantine once they have tested negative for the virus. In future, anyone who has been in c…