It is no longer a legal requirement to isolate yourself if you are positive, but the advice is to do so if you feel unwell, wear masks in crowded places and be informed about vaccinations. “Continuing protective behaviors is important and will help minimize the exposure and spread of COVID-19, as well as other respiratory infections and other illnesses,” said the Welsh Government Advisory website. READ MORE:The NHS adds six more Covid symptoms to the official list The percentage of coronavirus positives continues to rise in Wales and England. The latest figures from the ONS show that one in 14 people in Wales has coronavirus, compared with 1 in 13 in England and 1 in 12 in Scotland. But with so many legal restrictions removed, what to do if you are positive. Read about the rules and regulations across the UK. Here are some tips from the Welsh government on what to do:
What to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19
If you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, you should be isolated and have a lateral flow test (LFT). You can order LFT online or call 119 from 7am. until 23:00 (calls are free). In Wales, you can get free LFT if you have symptoms. The Welsh Government’s advice is: “Keep isolating yourself until you get the LFT test result” The main symptoms of COVID-19 are:
High temperature. Persistent cough. Loss or change of taste or smell.
The NHS has also added six new official Covid symptoms to its list of signs that you may have the virus, as free trials have been phased out. The list of official symptoms has increased from three to nine – the first extension in two years.
The new list of symptoms includes the three mentioned above and adds:
Breathing difficulty. Feeling tired or exhausted. A body that hurts. A headache. Sore throat. A clogged or runny nose. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Feeling unwell or sick.
You can leave the isolation immediately if the test is negative.
If you are positive for any COVID-19 test
The Government of Wales says:
You should be isolated for 5 whole days. Day 1 is the day after the onset of your symptoms or the day you took the test if you have no symptoms (whichever is earlier).
Perform a lateral flow test (LFT) on day 5.
If day 5 LFT is negative
Report your LFT result. You should get another LFT on day 6. If your 6th day is also negative and you do not have a high temperature, you can leave the isolation on the 6th day, as the risk of being still infectious is much lower and you can safely return to your normal routine. If you still have a high temperature or feel unwell, you should continue to isolate yourself until it returns to normal or you feel better.
If the 5 or 6 day LFT test is positive
Report your result. You should continue to take daily LFTs until you have 2 negative tests in a row, one day apart or until day 10 – whichever is earlier. You do not need a negative LFT test on day 10 to leave the isolation. If you still have a high temperature or feel unwell, you should continue to isolate yourself until it returns to normal or you feel better.
If you have no symptoms but you are positive
You may be advised to do PCR or LFT as part of your workplace arrangements. If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 (within the last 90 days), you should have LFT instead of PCR. This is because there is a risk that a PCR test will detect residual traces of the virus left in your body. If the test is positive, you should isolate yourself and follow the above self-isolation instructions.
NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect
If you’re positive, NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect can contact you. They will call from 029 2196 1133 or text or email from NHSWALESTTP to give you isolation tips.
They will need to find out who you have been in close contact with recently. You can choose to complete the contact detection via an electronic form (eform) and they will send you a secure one-time password via text message. This will include the link to the form that you must complete. It is important that you fill out the form as soon as possible and provide details about your contacts so that they receive the right advice.
Children under five years
The Welsh government says: “Children under the age of five do not need to be tested, even if they have COVID-19 symptoms. They can do an examination if advised by a doctor or if a parent believes that an examination is absolutely necessary and in the best interest of a child. “If they have symptoms, they do not need to be isolated. They will have to stay home until they are well enough to return to school or daycare. “If a child takes a test and is positive, they should be isolated for at least five whole days. The child and contacts should follow the instructions above.”
During your period of isolation
The advice of the Welsh government says you should stay home for as long as you are isolated. You should also follow this advice if you have a positive LFT result, even if you have no symptoms. It should not:
I am going to work go to school go shopping (even to buy groceries or necessities) go to someone else’s house go to public places or places of worship use public transport or taxis go out for exercise have guests in your home (unless you or a member of your household receive the necessary care, then caregivers should continue to visit and use their masks and gloves to reduce the risk of transmitting the infection)
Employment and self-isolation
Businesses, employers and other organizations have a duty to protect their employees and customers from exposure to and the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. Employers are required by law to take reasonable steps to minimize the risk of exposure and the spread of COVID-19. If as a result of an employer’s act, a person fails to isolate himself when required, the employer may be guilty of an offense. They could face a fine of up to £ 10,000. You should discuss your situation with your employer or union representative, as we advise you not to return to work during the isolation period or if your 5th or 6th day test results are positive for prevention. virus. spreads to others. By recording the illness, we have recommended to employers that self-isolation should not be recorded in an employee’s medical history.
Receive a self-isolation note for your employer
If your employer has requested a self-isolation note, use it COVID-19 Symptom Control at NHS 111 Wales . Self-isolation notes are only available to patients who are advised to self-isolate by electronic symptom control. The self-isolation note creates a Unique Reference Number (URN) that an employer will be able to use to verify that your note is genuine.
Please do not call 111 as callers will not be able to assist you. If you still feel unwell after 5 full days, you should contact your doctor. This may result in your doctor issuing an appropriate note (among other investigative actions) that you should give to your employer. If you have arranged for a COVID-19 test and the result is positive, you will receive a written notice of your positive status from the TTP. This will also confirm your need to be isolated for at least 5 full days. You can share this with your employer. Read more related articles Read more related articles
