People who need to leave their home while they have symptoms of a respiratory infection should avoid crowds and public transport, according to new Government Covid guidance. Wearing a well-fitting face covering or face mask, avoiding large social gatherings and enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces are among the measures they should take.
The updated UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance also advises people to exercise outdoors and away from others and to remember good hand and respiratory hygiene. The guidance is aimed at helping people with symptoms of respiratory infections, those who have a positive Covid-19 test and anyone they are in contact with. It sets out advice on safer ways to behave that everyone could use.
The UKHSA says there is some evidence that children may be ill for a shorter time than adults. Children and youngsters who test positive despite not showing any symptoms should stay at home and avoid contact with other people for three days after the day of the test.
