People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative on both day 5 and day 6 and do not have a temperature, from Monday, 17 JanuaryIndividuals who are still positive on their rapid lateral flow tests must stay in isolation until they have had 2 consecutive negative tests taken on separate daysThis will support essential public services and keep supply chains running over the winterFrom Monday 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after 5 full days, as long as they test negative on da…
