UK extends COVID-19 self-isolation to 10 days from 7

 

A vending machine that sells protective masks is seen in a shopping centre, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Ilford, London, Britain July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Anyone who tests positive or shows symptoms of COVID-19 in Britain will have to self-isolate for 10 days instead of the previous seven, based on a low but tangible possibility that people could remain infectious for longer.

 

"In symptomatic people COVID-19 is most infectious just before, and for the first few days after symptoms begin," the UK chief medical officers said in a statement on Thursday.

 

"Evidence, although still limited, has strengthened and shows that people with COVID-19 who are mildly ill and are recovering have a low but real possibility of infectiousness between 7 and 9 days after illness onset."

 

The government said the change in the rule would come into force immediately.

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-07-30

 

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Every other country is insisting on 14 days isolation - English exceptionalism again?

In deloped countries It's 2 weeks. ????

In developed Countries it's 2 weeks ????

1 minute ago, sawadee1947 said:

In deloped countries It's 2 weeks. ????

Like LOS you mean.............????

Asymptomatic infections are increasing.

The quarantine time should be increased to 14 days

2 hours ago, transam said:

Like LOS you mean.............????

Yes, Thailand has shown itself a lot more developed than the UK in dealing with this.

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