People in England who have a cough or cold should be encouraged to “stay home and avoid contact with other people” under the government’s new Covid-19 guidelines. People with symptoms of respiratory illness such as high fever or “feeling unwell” are encouraged to stay home until they feel well enough to resume normal activities or when their temperature has dropped, according to new guidelines to be issued on April 1. The legal requirement for self-isolation following a positive Covid-19 test in the UK expired on 24 February. (PA Graphics) / PA Graphics However, ministers have issued new guidelines for people who feel unwell as well as for those who are positive for the virus.
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After Friday, people who test positive for Covid-19 are advised to “try” to stay home and avoid contact with other people for five days, ie when they are most contagious. Those who are positive or have symptoms and need to leave home will be encouraged to wear masks, avoid crowded places and stay away from people with weakened immune systems. Children who are not well and have a high temperature are advised to stay home and avoid contact with other people where they can. They can go back to school, college or childcare when they no longer have a high temperature and are well enough to attend, the government said. (PA Graphics) / PA Graphics The tips are part of the government’s Living with Covid plans, which have been updated to include information on who will still be eligible for the free Covid-19 test. Free tests will still be available on NHS, social care and asymptomatic Covid hostel staff when virus rates are high. However, the usual examinations for the residents of the care home and the hostel will no longer continue and will be provided only in case of an outbreak or the introduction of a resident. Visitors to hospitals and social care centers will no longer be required to take exams. In a written statement, Health Minister Sajid Javid said three groups of people would continue to get free tests if they had symptoms of the virus: some hospital patients, some people at high risk for severe Covid-19 and people living or working in ‘High risk settings’. Including certain NHS outlets and social care or prisons. Sajid Javid (Aaron Chown / PA) / PA Wire The ministers have been accused of leaving the decision until the eleventh hour, while the free universal trials will be completed on Friday in England. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said the tests had “significant costs” for taxpayers, with the testing, detection and isolation budget costing more than ,7 15.7 billion in 2021/22. However, he said he would retain the ability to step up testing if needed, including maintaining a stock of lateral flow tests. Mr Javid said: “Thanks to our plan to tackle Covid, we are at the forefront of learning to live with the virus. We have made tremendous progress, but we will retain the ability to respond to future threats, including possible variations. “Vaccines remain our best defense and we now offer spring breaks to the elderly, caregivers and the most vulnerable – please protect yourself, your family and your community.” DHSC said it would continue its Covid-19 contamination investigation through the Office for National Statistics for another year to monitor cases, while some other studies will continue. However, he announced that the free parking introduced for the hospital staff during the peak of the pandemic will end on Friday. “As we learn to live with Covid, we focus on providing testing to people at higher risk for serious outcomes of the virus, while encouraging people to continue to follow,” said Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive officer of the UK Health and Safety Administration. simple steps to help keep themselves and others safe. “The pandemic is not over and how the virus will develop over time remains uncertain. Covid remains a real risk for many of us, especially as incidence rates and hospitalizations increase. That’s why it makes sense to wear a mask indoors, keep indoors ventilated and stay away from others if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness, including Covid. “Vaccination remains the best way to protect all of us from serious illness and hospitalization due to Covid infection. If you have not yet appeared for your primary care or souvenir, I urge you to do so immediately – the NHS Vaccination Program is there to help, and the sooner you get vaccinated, the sooner you, your family and friends will be protected. your. ” Ministers also announced a number of changes to adult social care, including the continuation of free personal protective equipment for adult social workers. They said that new instructions for the prevention and control of infections will be published for the industry. DHSC, meanwhile, said it would also release information to employers on Friday to reduce Covid-19 risks in the workplace. And from April 1, it will no longer be recommended at venues and events to use the NHS Covid pass.
