More than 2,500 people could be free to enjoy Christmas Day across Northamptonshire after ministers reduced the ten-day self-isolation requirement to a week. People now need two negative lateral flow tests — the first on day six and the second 24 hours later — to leave quarantine. That includes the 1,020 from Northamptonshire who tested positive on December 15, the 893 from December 16 and another 796 from December 17. “It is crucial that people carry out their lateral flow device tests as the new guidance states and continue to follow public health advice. The British Medical Association has warned as many as 50,000 NHS staff will be self-isolating by Christmas Day.

Source: Express December 23, 2021 08:54 UTC