Reducing contact isolation from 14 to 7 days

[Lemons1571]

It’s in the headlines this morning, ministers are considering a reduction in the 14 day isolation period to 7 or 10 days.

I think it’s a reasonable move given the low compliance stats. Not the optimum solution from a medical or scientific perspective. But if the vast majority of people show symptoms within 7 days then surely it would cover most cases. I believe France have done the same thing due to low compliance. It is also less daunting and more achievable for the majority, with lesser loss of income, mental health considerations, education missed.

My only concern is t&t taking so long to contact people, that the 7 days would be up before they manage to get themselves into gear.

[quote Ponoka7]@notevenat20, breaking the rules at home could put your family at risk. Going back early puts the whole school and the Staff at risk. As well as people on public transport etc. Should we get rid of the drinking and consent age because teenagers don't stick to that either?

This will also apply to people returning from holidays. People booked Turkey because they didn't have to isolate. We've had deaths, here in Liverpool because Staff members (who worked across Social Care) went back to work after five days. They infected oters between 5-10 days. They remained asymptomatic. Now people are booking the Canaries.

Go onto threads and people have no intention to sticking to the rules at Christmas. We will end up in full lock down in the most miserable month, January.[/quote]
January is a fantastic month, it’s a fresh start and spring is on its way.

My ds class wasn't sent home to isolate until day 6 from contact with the positive person, I did feel it was a bit pointless at that point and adhered nonetheless. Appointment and result turnaround need to be quicker regardless of isolation period

I wish it was allowed to go out for exercise while waiting to see if you're incubating. I'd rather have that freedom (to go exercise) but otherwise stay in for 14 days than reduce to full house lockdown for "only" 7/10 days.