Quarantine period for confirmed Covid-19 cases reduced to five days for adults, three for children
The changes are in line with the relaxation of Covid-19 measures in other countries, though the removal of the mask mandate has divided opinion.
Children with respiratory symptoms who are unwell or who have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid other people, the HPSC advises. Healthcare workers who are dealing with patients are advised to take an antigen test if they have respiratory symptoms and have a high temperature.
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