In The UK, Covid-19 Self-isolation Period Is Shortened To 10 Days

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JAKARTA - Britain has shortened the period of self-isolation for COVID-19, from 14 days to 10 days. The change applies to those who are suspected of having come into contact with individuals infected with COVID-19 at home, as well as those arriving from abroad.

The shorter period of self-isolation will begin on December 14 and take effect in Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to a government statement. The acceleration was previously implemented in Wales.

"After reviewing the evidence, we are now confident that we can reduce the number of days for self-isolation contacts from 14 days to 10 days," said four UK government health advisers in a statement.

Shortening the isolation period will help people quickly return to work and school, aiding economic recovery, while international travel should benefit from easing regulations, helping low-income airlines.

The 10-day quarantine countdown starts from the day of infection, tests or symptoms start, according to the statement.

Testing and Tracking The NHS, the organization responsible for contacting those suspected of having the virus, will issue new guidelines on Monday.

Most of the UK's top travel destinations, such as France, Spain and the United States, are not on the UK's list of safe travel corridors. As such, those arriving from these countries must go into quarantine.