UK planning to scrap self-isolation law as reported Covid-19 cases fall
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently revoke emergency coronavirus laws, report says
- Britain’s daily reported Covid-19 cases drops to less than half of record 200,000 infections set in early January
The United Kingdom is drawing up plans under which people will not be legally bound to self-isolate after catching Covid-19, a report said.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently revoke emergency coronavirus laws as Britain’s Covid-19 cases continue to fall, The Telegraph reported Sunday, adding official guidance would remain but would not result in fines or legal punishment if ignored.
The plans will be worked up over the coming weeks, with an announcement expected as early as the spring.
Last week, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said Covid-19 self-isolation in England will be cut to five days from seven if someone tests negative twice.
On Sunday, Britain’s government said it hoped to lift its latest Covid-19 restrictions for England later this month with the Omicron surge of infections apparently fading.
Last month, England switched to “Plan B” restrictions, reimposing guidance to work from home and a requirement for attendees to show vaccination passports on entry to larger events.