Change to isolating for 10 days - does it include family?

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If a family member tests positive - from Monday do the family now have to isolate the for 14 or 10 days?

10 days

My understanding is that if you're living with someone who has tested positive, you're supposed to isolate for 14 days.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/how-long-to-self-isolate/

I understand 10 www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55274147

When/what has changed?

10 days from the onset of symptoms for the "victim" and 14 days for the rest of the household.

Unless it's a very new change and the guidance hasn't been updated

It is a new change due today I thought 10 for anyone now

Oh yes, shortened from 14 to 10 days on Monday.

I might be being cynical, but it looks like that's a political move so that Johnson can continue his crusade to 'save Xmas' rather than based on anything vaguely scientific or public health related.

I read the BBC article but wasn't sure if close contacts meant close contact in an test and trace way or in a 'living with the person' way

Sorry from Monday coming ie 14th.

Yes, I think you're right. It's 'contacts' shortened to 10 days, doesn't seem to be household.

Is it 10 days if you are currently isolating due to contact? Currently on day 8, so do I only need to isolate for 2 more days?

It's 10 days for everyone now

@Thorilicious

Is it 10 days if you are currently isolating due to contact? Currently on day 8, so do I only need to isolate for 2 more days?

As per the link from bbc I’ve posted above Self-isolation for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus will be shortened from 14 to 10 days across the UK from Monday.

Fantastic news! Thank you.