The rules and advice around coronavirus testing and self-isolation are different depending on which part of the UK you're in.
In Northern Ireland, people who test positive should self-isolate for 10 days, but may be able to stop sooner than this.
However, in England and Wales, guidance states you should self-isolate for five days, while in Scotland it's seven days.
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Back in February, Health Minister Robin Swann ended Northern Ireland's remaining coronavirus restrictions, but guidance and advice still remains.
We've put together a guide on the current advice for self-isolation and coronavirus testing in Northern Ireland.
What are the current rules for self-isolation in NI?
Self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus was never a legal requirement in Northern Ireland, but is in force as "very strong guidance."
If you have Covid symptoms, you are advised to do a PCR test and self-isolate until you have the result.
But from April 22, the rules around PCR testing will change. From that date, PCR testing will no longer be recommended or available for most people with symptoms.
It will still be available to support the small group for whom it is recommended for clinical reasons, and the PCR home ordering service for those this applies to.
If you have no symptoms and have tested positive using a Lateral Flow Test (LFT), you do not need to book a PCR test.
Anyone who tests positive, using either a PCR or LFT, should self-isolate for 10 days.
The day you test positive - or the day that symptoms began if this is earlier - is counted as day zero. The next day is day one of self-isolation.
The Department of Health has created a chart that explains how to move forward if you test positive.
It's possible to end your self-isolation period early. You can take a LFT on the fifth day of isolation. If this test is negative, and you test negative again 24 hours later and don't have a high temperature, you can end self-isolation.
The guidance applies whether or not you are vaccinated.
What is the advice for close contacts?
Close contacts who are fully vaccinated (two doses) should take a LFT. If this test is negative you don't need to isolate.
However, you should continue to take LFTs every day until the tenth day after your last contact. If you test positive in this period, you should isolate immediately.
Close contacts who are not fully vaccinated should self-isolate for the full 10 days.
Where can you get tests?
From April 22, most people will no longer be able to access a free PCR test in Northern Ireland.
LFTs will still be available for free, but only for people displaying coronavirus symptoms and this policy continues to be reviewed.
Routine contact tracing is also set to be phased out between the middle of April and the end of June.
You can order LFTs to your home, or find a pharmacy to pick them up in person by clicking here.
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