Many Covid restrictions have been eased in England and Scotland.
Rules on self-isolation are also changing – although some of them won’t happen for a few weeks.
When do I need to self-isolate?
You must self-isolate for 10 days if:
If you are “pinged” by the NHS Covid app, saying you have been in close contact with someone with coronavirus, you’re advised – but not legally obliged – to self-isolate for 10 days.
Do key workers need to self-isolate?
Some fully vaccinated critical workers in England – including health and care staff – will be able to leave leave isolation to go to work, even if they are traced as a contact of someone with Covid.
Letters will be sent to those who are eligible.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi told the Commons the “very, very small number of named critical workers” would include some air traffic controllers and rail signallers.
At a news conference shortly afterwards, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wanted to protect staffing for…