 As of 16 August, guidance on when to self-isolate due to Covid-19 has changed.
If you are fully vaccinated (with more than 14 days since your second jab) you no longer need to self-isolate when identified as a close contact. You just need to have a PCR test to check you aren’t unknowingly carrying the virus and as long as you get a negative result, you can carry on as normal.
If you get a positive result you must self-isolate even if you have been fully vaccinated.
You now only need to self-isolate if you:
- Have symptoms of Covid-19
- Have tested positive for Covid-19
Or, if you’ve come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 and:
- You are unvaccinated or have only had one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine
- It has been less than 14 days since the second dose of your vaccine
You also no longer need to isolate as a close contact if you are aged under 18 years and 6 months. As with those who are fully vaccinated you just need to book a PCR test to check your current status.
The vaccine is now being rolled out to those aged 16 and over, and to some young people aged 12-15 year who are at higher risk. Those who will turn 18 within the next three months are able to attend a walk in, or book an appointment at their local vaccination centre or GP led service. Anyone else should wait to be invited by the national hub or their own GP surgery.
Over 18 years old? It’s not too late to get your vaccine – 74.1% of the East Sussex population are now fully vaccinated (as of 8 August 2021). Join them and get your vaccine by booking online or visiting one of the pop up clinics happening across the county.
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