Reasons to self isolate- Does my household need to self isolate if I am?

If you think you might have coronavirus, have tested positive for the virus, or have been asked to self isolate for a particular reason, you cannot leave your home. This applies to people in all Tiers in the whole of the UK. If you live with other people, you will be wondering what this means for them. Does my household need to self-isolate if I am?

If you test positive or are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, you have to stay at home by law.

Those who are found breaking this rule will be fined a hefty amount- starting at £1,000.

Police are checking compliance in highest incidence areas and high-risk groups, and offenders could be fined £10,000,

NHS Test and Trace call handlers are increasing contact with those self-isolating, and high-profile and egregious rule-breakers such as Rita Ora will be investigated and prosecuted.

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How to self isolate

Self isolation means not leaving your home under any circumstances for a specific amount of time, which is normally at least 10 days.

You cannot go to work, school, or any other public places, and you can’t use public transport or taxis.

You can’t even leave your home for exercise- this needs to be done indoors or in your garden.

If you need food and medicine, you should order it online or by phone or ask someone to bring it to you.

They’ll need to drop it on your doorstep though, since no visitors are allowed inside your home.

The only exception to this rule is to allow people giving essential care into your home.

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Household members should limit close contact with each other by spending as little time as possible in shared spaces and staying in separate rooms.