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Isolation question

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Wednesdayafternoon · 08/04/2022 20:51

So I'm lost with the isolating guidance.
I was of the understanding that your isolation starts on either the day of a positive test or first day of symptoms, however, a lot of people are now saying they're experiencing a cold for a few days before their test turns positive which is normally when they start to improve. So for example, I've had a cold for 3 days. All my tests have been negative but if I tested positive tomorrow would I have to isolate for ten days from tomorrow or from when I started to feel unwell?
This is (hopefully) hypothetical questions! I'm just very confused.

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OutingHobby · 09/04/2022 05:43

The day after you had a symptom on the list of symptoms I think. But you don't have to isolate at all now.

SonicBroom · 09/04/2022 05:47

You don’t have to isolate with cp, d&v, measles or any other contagious disease either but you’re a dick if you don’t.

OutingHobby · 09/04/2022 05:49

Yes I agree

ChangingStates · 09/04/2022 07:00

The day after your first symptom is day 1. Isolation can now end on day 6 providing you do not have a high temperature.

ChangingStates · 09/04/2022 07:01

The 5 day isolation is still guidance / recommended- just not law

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