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Frontline health and care staff can work rather than self-isolate question.

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mmiicckkyy1

mmiicckkyy1 Posts: 9 Forumite

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20 July 2021 at 2:54PM in Coronavirus Board

I have been told to isolate as someone i live with has tested positive for corona virus. The new rules say i can return to work if i test negative with a pcr test but i must continue to isolate when at home from work. My job requires me to support people out of their home for exercise or shopping for example.
My question is; can i do this, or am i required to isolate at work too?

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silvercar Posts: 49,564 Ambassador

20 July 2021 at 4:20PM

Phone 119 and ask. My understanding was that it was only people designated by their health authority, rather than all essential workers.

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poppy12345 Posts: 18,880 Forumite

20 July 2021 at 4:33PM

This link states the following... The people eligible for this will receive personalised letters setting out the steps they must follow.
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-critical-workers-will-not-have-to-isolate-if-identified-as-a-close-contact-of-a-positive-coronavirus-case-12359230

Therefore, unless you receive that letter then you will not be able to continue to work during your isolation period.

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mmiicckkyy1 Posts: 9 Forumite

20 July 2021 at 6:52PM

Thank you very much for your reply guys.

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