Scientists restore 10-day Covid-19 self-isolation period to protect NHS from predicted winter surge I am looking for
The Lancet study revealed for the first time that her two-thirds of those infected with the virus remained somewhat contagious five days after her.
The legally mandated self-isolation period has now been abolished, and NHS guidance now states that he should do so only five days after testing positive.
Infection rates are still relatively high, even though about 1 in 25 people is infected with her.
With cases expected to surge in late summer and with all pandemic restrictions such as wearing masks lifted, people are socializing indoors.
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Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)A new trial by Imperial College London tested detailed data on 57 participants from the time of exposure to the virus. A test analysis was performed. It's the first time I've done this outside of a lab environment.
Her average duration of infection was five days, with people becoming less contagious over time.
However, her quarter of participants were still infected on her seventh day.
Imperial study author Professor Ajith Lalbani said:
"Prior to this study, half the picture of infectivity was missing because of when people were first exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and when they first became infectious.
"We use special daily tests to define the window in which people become infected by measuring infectious virus and daily symptom records."
"This is fundamental to controlling pandemics and has so far been undefined for community respiratory infections."
Science Those seeking to restore the requirement to record two negative lateral flow tests before self-isolating between days 5 and 10.
Guidance in such countries should impose obligations on employers to allow employees to self-isolate until they are safely released.
We also need to make vast amounts of testing available to the public, perhaps free of charge.
Professor Lalvani added:
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PA)Current NHS guidance already states that It is recommended to avoid contact with anyone at high risk of Covid-19 for 10 days If you have been vaccinated but test positive.
Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor, UK Health Security Agency, said: Omicron peaks within a shorter timeframe than previous variants.
"As we continue to live with Covid-19, it is clear that vaccine programs are succeeding in reducing severe illness and death to low levels.
"We encourage everyone to keep up to date with all eligible vaccines. This is your best defense against Covid-19.
"If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection such as Covid-19 and have a high If you are not feeling well, stay home and avoid contact with other people until the high fever is gone (if you have had a high fever) or until you feel unwell.
“If you have Covid-19 or any other respiratory infection, it is especially important to avoid close contact with people who are known to be at high risk of becoming seriously ill.
“UKHSA continues to monitor all available epidemiological, virological and genomic evidence to ensure that our guidance is adequate. It is under constant review.”
