Relaxing Covid rules: Key changes in UK from 19 July

What are the rule changes from 19 July?

We’ve had a quite a few coronavirus rule changes outlined to us today so here’s a recap of what they mean:

Schools

The system of sending classroom bubbles home after a positive case will stop at the end of summer term
The need for face masks, social distancing and staggered start and finish times will also end
And the Covid testing regime for pupils will be transferred to the NHS Test and Trace system

Self-isolation

From 16 August, anyone who is a close contact of someone who tests positive for Covid will no longer have to self-isolate if they are fully vaccinated
Instead adults who’ve been in close contact with a positive case will be “advised” to get a PCR test as soon as possible
People who have a second vaccine dose close to 16 August must wait two weeks after the jab before following the new rules
-BBC

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