People living in England who are suffering from a cough or a cold will be urged to 'stay at home' and to avoid other people under new Covid-19 guidance. The guidelines are to be released by the Government on April 1.
Under the new guidance those with a respiratory illness, such as a high temperature or 'who feel unwell' will be encouraged to stay home until they feel well or their temperature has gone. However, the legal requirement to self-isolate after a positive Covid-19 test in England ended on February 24 and has not been reintroduced.
But despite the legal requirement being lifted those with a positive Covid test will be encouraged to 'try to' stay at home and avoid people for five days. The five day period is when people are most infectious.
