British PM Johnson may bring down self-isolation period for vaccinated to 5 days
2 years, 11 months ago

British PM Johnson may bring down self-isolation period for vaccinated to 5 days

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday confirmed that cutting the self-isolation period for fully vaccinated people who get COVID-19 from seven to five days was under review. Several members of Johnson’s Cabinet, including UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, are said to be increasingly in favour of a shorter self-isolation period to address the crisis of staff absences on the frontline. If the scientists and the medical experts say that it is safe to reduce the period of self-isolation, then I would be inclined to support it," Labour Leader Keir Starmer told reporters virtually, while he is self-isolating following a positive COVID-19 test last week. Meanwhile, Johnson hailed the success of the National Health Service led vaccination programme, which he said had helped the UK make "great progress" against the Omicron variant, behind surges in COVID infections in recent weeks.

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COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
10 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. “Our goal here is to continue to protect those at risk for severe illness while also reassuring folks that these recommendation are simple, clear, easy to understand, and can be followed,” said Dr. Mandy Cohen, the …

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
10 months, 1 week ago

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

LA Times  

McKenna Shuster works in her home in Somerville, Mass., while isolating with COVID-19 symptoms in 2020. Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. California health officials have already relaxed their isolation guidance, allowing people to continue with normal activities if they have no symptoms or to …

Matt Hancock rejected advice to cut Covid isolation as it would ‘imply we’ve been wrong’
1 year, 10 months ago

Matt Hancock rejected advice to cut Covid isolation as it would ‘imply we’ve been wrong’

The Telegraph  

By the summer of 2021, mandatory isolation for contacts led to the “pingdemic”, when more than 600,000 people a week had to stay at home after the NHS Test and Trace app on their mobile phones alerted them to close contact with a Covid case. Presented with the news that the chief medical officers believed the 14-day isolation period could …

National cabinet is cutting the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days. But there are exceptions to the new rules
2 years, 4 months ago

National cabinet is cutting the COVID-19 isolation period from seven to five days. But there are exceptions to the new rules

ABC  

Australia's COVID-19 restrictions will change in less than a fortnight. Mr Albanese said Paid Pandemic Leave Disaster Payments would be reduced to reflect this five-day isolation period — that'll come into effect from September 9. "Here, to simply reduce it to five days, that’s not sensible because you will have 50 per cent of people released out of isolation that …

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?
2 years, 10 months ago

Living with Covid: What did Boris Johnson announce?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Boris Johnson unveiled his “Living with Covid” strategy during a …

Boris Johnson says scrapping Covid isolation requirements is ‘moment of pride’
2 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson says scrapping Covid isolation requirements is ‘moment of pride’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Boris Johnson has …

England looks to fast-track plans to scrap self-isolation after positive COVID-19 test
2 years, 11 months ago

England looks to fast-track plans to scrap self-isolation after positive COVID-19 test

ABC  

England could scrap self-isolation for those who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of the month. Key points: England is set to end self-isolation periods for those who test positive for COVID-19 by the end of February PM Boris Johnson said the plan was brought forward as part of the strategy of "living with COVID" Mr Johnson is …

SA Premier rules out supporting five-day COVID-19 isolation period at national cabinet
2 years, 11 months ago

SA Premier rules out supporting five-day COVID-19 isolation period at national cabinet

ABC  

The South Australian Premier says his government will not be signing up to a five-day isolation period for people who test positive to COVID-19. Key points: National cabinet is meeting today Reducing COVID-19 isolation to five days is expected to be discussed Steven Marshall says there are no plans in SA to even reduce it to seven days Prime Minister …

From 10 to 7 to 5 days: Britain changes self-isolation rules for COVID-19 patients
2 years, 11 months ago

From 10 to 7 to 5 days: Britain changes self-isolation rules for COVID-19 patients

Firstpost  

Britain on Thursday reduced the self-isolation period of COVID-19 patients to five full days from seven days earlier. The British health secretary Sajid Javid has said that from Monday people will be able to leave isolation if they get negative lateral flow tests on days 5 and 6. The British health secretary Sajid Javid has said that from Monday people …

Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson’s government cut the Covid-19 self-isolation period in England to five days from seven as the surge in omicron infections sparked staff shortages at hospitals, schools and businesses. A healthcare worker wearing a PPE Kit walks inside a temporarily converted isolation ward for Covid-19 patients The reduction will take effect from Jan. 17, UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid told …

Schools minister supports cutting isolation period ‘if science shows it is safe’
2 years, 11 months ago

Schools minister supports cutting isolation period ‘if science shows it is safe’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Schools minister Robin Walker would support reducing the coronavirus isolation …

The CDC says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed, resisting pushback
3 years ago

The CDC says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed, resisting pushback

NPR  

The CDC says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed, resisting pushback Enlarge this image toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Jae C. Hong/AP The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not adding a testing requirement to its isolation guidelines for people infected with COVID-19 who want to end their isolation after five days. Sponsor Message …

France to cut COVID isolation time for fully vaccinated people
3 years ago

France to cut COVID isolation time for fully vaccinated people

Al Jazeera  

Beginning on Monday, fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19 will isolate for seven days instead of 10. France says it will reduce the isolation period for fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19. Health Minister Olivier Veran told the newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche on Sunday that fully vaccinated people will only have to isolate for seven …

US revises 5-day isolation Covid guidelines for asymptomatic patients, adds no fever for 24 hours
3 years ago

US revises 5-day isolation Covid guidelines for asymptomatic patients, adds no fever for 24 hours

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its Covid isolation guidelines that reduced quarantine period for asymptomatic patients to five days. The move was criticised on social media and in 48 hours, the CDC revised its guidelines on December 29 to say, “People with Covid-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their …

No10 rules out cutting Covid self-isolation to FIVE days
3 years ago

No10 rules out cutting Covid self-isolation to FIVE days

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson was today told to 'be careful about changing tactics' as pressure ramped up on No10 to slash the Covid self-isolation period to five days. But the Government has said there are 'no further changes' planned On reducing the time spent in Covid quarantine Dr Michael Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization health emergencies programme has said …

Should isolation time for asymptomatic Covid cases be cut?
3 years ago

Should isolation time for asymptomatic Covid cases be cut?

Hindustan Times  

As the United States cuts isolation time for asymptomatic COVID cases in half, scientists are worried that business is being put above health. People with asymptomatic COVID can go out with a mask after five days of isolation The US national health agency's decision to slash the isolation time for people with asymptomatic COVID-19 has raised concern among scientists who …

US sets shorter COVID-19 isolation rules for health workers
3 years ago

US sets shorter COVID-19 isolation rules for health workers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Worried that a new COVID-19 wave could overwhelm understaffed U.S. hospitals, federal officials on Thursday loosened rules that call on health care workers to stay out of work for 10 days if they test positive. “As the health care community prepares for an anticipated surge in patients due to omicron, CDC is updating our recommendations to reflect …

UK PM Johnson Decides Not to Self-isolate After Aide Tests Positive; Sparks Oppn Anger
3 years, 5 months ago

UK PM Johnson Decides Not to Self-isolate After Aide Tests Positive; Sparks Oppn Anger

News 18  

There were growing questions and anger within the Opposition party ranks on Saturday over UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to not self-isolate following an aide's positive COVID-19 test. Downing Street said the UK Prime Minister will not follow the government's 10-day quarantine guidance for people who come in close contact with someone who goes on to test positive for …

Boris Johnson refuses to extend isolation exemption 'too widely' and end 'pingdemic'
3 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson refuses to extend isolation exemption 'too widely' and end 'pingdemic'

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has used his Freedom Day press conference to ease pressure on critical infrastructure including food supplies and transport, amid concerns about growing staff absences. The Prime Minister, who chaired the regular press conference from Chequers for the first time, confirmed that a "small number" of critical workers will be able to apply to be exempt from isolation. As …

In U-turn, U.K.’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact
3 years, 5 months ago

In U-turn, U.K.’s Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said Sunday — reversing an earlier announcement that he would not have to quarantine after facing an uproar. Johnson’s 10 Downing St. office said the prime minister and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak were both alerted overnight by England’s test-and-trace phone app. …

Boris Johnson warns UK may still keep some covid rules
3 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson warns UK may still keep some covid rules

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said some “extra precautions” could still be required even after the July 19 date he has said will mark the end of the country’s Covid restrictions. “We’ll be wanting to go back to a world that is as close to the status quo ante-Covid, as possible,” Johnson said on a visit to a factory in …

Nothing Conclusive on B1.617.2 Variant to Deviate from Lockdown Plans: UK PM Boris Johnson
3 years, 7 months ago

Nothing Conclusive on B1.617.2 Variant to Deviate from Lockdown Plans: UK PM Boris Johnson

News 18  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that experts continue to monitor the data on the B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, but there is nothing conclusive yet that indicates that it would force Britain to deviate from its roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions fully next month. Johnson said the government is keeping everything under very close …

Won't deviate from lockdown plans: UK PM Boris Johnson on B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Won't deviate from lockdown plans: UK PM Boris Johnson on B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that experts continue to monitor the data on the B1.617.2 variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, but there is nothing conclusive yet that indicates that it would force Britain to deviate from its roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions fully next month. Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson crosses his arms during a …

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead
4 years ago

England enters third national lockdown, with 'hardest weeks' ahead

The Telegraph  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a strict lockdown until March with the promise that 13 million vaccinations will ensure it is “the last phase of the struggle” against Covid-19. He warned “the weeks ahead will be the hardest yet” as he ordered the closure of all schools from Tuesday and said GCSE and A-level exams will be cancelled for a …

Coronavirus self-isolation period reduced from 14 to 10 days across UK
4 years ago

Coronavirus self-isolation period reduced from 14 to 10 days across UK

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The quarantine period for contacts of a positive coronavirus case and those travelling arriving from the …

UK’s Johnson in quarantine but declares himself fit, working
4 years, 1 month ago

UK’s Johnson in quarantine but declares himself fit, working

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday he is as “fit as a butcher’s dog” after being instructed to self-isolate for 14 days because he recently came in contact with someone who has since tested positive for the coronavirus. In a video message posted on Twitter from his London apartment at Downing Street, Johnson said it didn’t matter that he …

Boris Johnson self-isolating after contact with Covid-19 positive MP
4 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson self-isolating after contact with Covid-19 positive MP

Live Mint  

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after a meeting with a Member of Parliament who later tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Downing Street said. Johnson had been notified by the National Health Service Test and Trace that he came in contact of someone who has tested positive and he must self-isolate, the prime minister's spokesperson said on …

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