Newcastle's Director of Public Health has warned the public that, just because the rules around Covid self-isolation have changed does not mean they should be ignored.
Speaking to a meeting of Newcastle City Council's City Futures Board, Prof Eugene Milne said it was important people remembered that they need to have two negative tests if they are to leave isolation five days after testing positive.
Prof Milne also emphasised that vaccination, regular testing and following the isolation rules was essential in "keeping on top" of the coronavirus pandemic.
