Covid: Self-isolation period cut from 10 days to seven in England with negative test | ITV News

Covid: Self-isolation period cut from 10 days to seven in England with negative test | ITV News

People who test positive for Covid-19 in England will be able to cut their self-isolation period from 10 days to seven if they return negative lateral flow tests, it has been announced. The Health Secretary announced the move in a bid to "reduce the disruption to people's everyday lives". Sajid Javid confirmed from Wednesday those with Covid can leave isolation earlier if they receive negative lateral flow test results on day six and seven of their quarantine period. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on Facebook:   / itvnews   Follow ITV News on Twitter:   / itvnews   Follow ITV News on Instagram:   / itvnews