Coronavirus: Self-isolation rules changed as government scientists say people may be infectious longer than seven days – By Aubrey Allegretti (Sky News) / July 30 2020
Chief medical officers announce the new rule as the UK braces for winter amid warnings of a “second wave” brewing in Europe.
Self-isolation rules are being changed as scientists warn people with coronavirus may be infectious for longer than previously thought.
The chief medical officers of all four UK nations said anyone with symptoms or a positive test result should isolate for ten days instead of seven.
They changed their advice as the country braces for winter and warnings of a “second wave” of COVID-19 brewing in Europe.
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