How long to self isolate for not to spread Covid?

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Currently have Covid, started to get symptoms Monday but didn't test positive until 3 full days ago (I test as work policy although no way could I have gone in anyway!)

I've been quite unwell with bad flu-like symptoms and have self isolated from family as don't want them to have it.

I'm still testing strongly positive at the moment. But I have heard people can test positive for weeks after.

So in an attempt to keep my family from getting it, do I self isolate for a week? Or until I get a negative test? Is there a time I'm less likely to be contagious? I know there was some talk of 5 days a while back but I think this was probably just made up... I miss my family but want to keep them safe and well.

Struggling here too. All 4 of us positive, DH tested last Sunday so he’s day 7(?), DD2 and me were Monday so are on day 6 and DD1 is on day 3 but is asymptomatic so supposed to be back at a school tomorrow as guidance is only 3 days for kids.

We’re feeling better but cannot figure out how to juggle work/childcare this week and the Christmas lunch/party I have are looking seriously doubtful. Saying that, I have no smell or taste so probably not going to miss the food.

Hi tested positive Monday very dark line. Ds and me are feeling very rough. Just wondering when did u start to feel better?

Tested positive today after ex told me he was positive. I've beeen ill since 16 Nov though have felt like its a different bug since last Thursday ish. 2 dcs no symptoms. Praying this doesn't destroy another Christmas 🙏

Not guidance on how to behave around my family, no.

I started to feel a bit better after 4 days, then much better after 6. Hope you feel better soon.