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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