Modelling from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that one in three people – 31 per cent are still infectious five days after first testing positive for Covid. In contrast, just one in six (16 per cent) are able to pass on the virus to others by the seventh day of self-isolation.
Scientists said the findings show that ministers would be shooting themselves in the foot if they decide to cut the self-isolation period from seven to five days, with the proposed change in policy currently under consideration by the government.
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Surge in serious crimes by ex-offenders on probation
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Vulnerable children are let down by care home system
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Hunt for husband of woman found dead inside a car boot
Pankaj Lamba suspected of killing wife before fleeing UK
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Minister defends plans for third-country migrant deals
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Tractor producer supports farmers in row over tax hike
Massey Ferguson: We need to look after people who feed us’
Food supply plan in place if farmers strike, says minister
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'I didn't know the extent of it until she did what she did'
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Wales block Turkish flair for resilient away draw
Wales maintained their unbeaten record under Craig Bellamy in a 0-0 Nations League draw with Turkey after Kerem Akturkoglu sent his 89th-minute penalty against a post.
'There's still a lot of credit in the bank with Warren'
Ex-Wales captain Sam Warburton believes there are reasons for optimism heading into today's game with Australia
