Boris Johnson ends COVID self-isolation requirement in England

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Source: Axios

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday ended England's self-isolation requirement for people who test positive for COVID despite pushback from scientists.

Why it matters: Though the government still advises people with COVID to stay at home and avoid contact with others, Johnson said that Monday's move, which goes into effect Feb. 24, will aim to treat COVID like any other transmissible illness.

Details: In addition to ending the self-isolation requirement, fully vaccinated close contacts and those under the age of 18 will no longer be required to test daily for seven days after Feb. 24.
- Close contacts who aren't fully vaccinated won't need to self-isolate either.
- England will also end medicine delivery services and self-isolation support payments for those who miss work.
- Only "at-risk groups" will be able to access free COVID tests starting April 1.
- The new rules won't apply to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which all have the authority to make their own health regulations.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/boris-johnson-england-covid-restrictions-20ccad34-ede1-46a9-b6fa-d3ddf707c4e7.html

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