Speaking in the House of Commons today, Gavin Williamson confirmed that children under the age of 18 will no longer have to self-isolate if they come into contact with a Covid positive case from next month.
Mr Williamson confirmed that the use of ‘bubbles’ in schools and early years settings will also be axed from 16 August.
Children that come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus will be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and advised to take a PCR test. If children do test positive for Covid-19, in line with current rules, they will be required to self-isolate.
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