Covid-19 Update

The Government has updated its guidance to reflect the new self-isolation rules which will apply from 16th August 2021, under which those who have been fully vaccinated will not have to self-isolate if they are a contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.

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From this date, self-isolation rules have been eased so that those individuals who live in the same household as someone with Covid-19 symptoms, or with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, and individuals who are identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, will no longer be required to self-isolate if any of the following apply:

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• they are fully vaccinated.

• they are below the age of 18 years 6 months.

• they have taken part in or are currently part of an approved Covid-19 vaccine trial; or

• they are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons.

Vaccinations

An individual is considered to be fully vaccinated if they have been vaccinated with an MHRA approved Covid-19 vaccine in the UK, and at least 14 days have passed since they received the recommended doses of that vaccine.

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Whilst it is not mandatory, it would be advisable for individuals who are not legally required to self-isolate to have a PCR test as soon as possible. However, there is no need for such individuals to self-isolate while waiting for their test result.

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Effective Date:  16th August 2021