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Official Restrictions

The Rules in England and Wales 

The Current Rules

England

  • Masks are required in shops, health settings, on public transport and in most indoor places.
  • If you come into contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid, you must self-isolate for 10 days if you are unvaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated plus 2 weeks then you need not isolate but should take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) every day for 7 days. If you test positive in that time then you must get a PCR test and follow the rules for positive cases.
  • You should work from home if you can
  • You'll need an NHS Covid Pass or proof of a negative test result from the previous 48 hours to go to nightclubs, large venues and and events (from Dec 15th)

If you’ve tested positive or have symptoms, you can stop self-isolating after 7 days instead of 10 days if you get 2 negative lateral flow test results on day 6 and 7 whether or not you are vaccinated.

Wales

  • Face masks must be worn in shops and health & social care settings.
  • If you come in contact with someone who may have been infected with the Omicron variant, you must self-isolate for 10 days regardless of age, vaccination status or any negative test results.
  • All staff and students in secondary schools, colleges and universities should wear a face covering indoors where social distancing is not possible.
  • You must show an NHS Covid Pass to enter theatres, cinemas and concert halls.

England and Wales 

If you have symptoms of coronavirus (persistent cough, fever or sudden loss of taste or sense of smell) you must immediately self-isolate for 10 days and ask for a test - either online or by calling 119. See the Coronavirus Symptoms page for full details. 

  • You should continue to follow social distancing rules and keep indoor areas well ventilated. Also avoid touching your face, and wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • You should avoid using public transport if you can. Cycle, walk or drive wherever possible.
  • You should avoid sharing a private vehicle with anyone outside of your household.
  • For further guidance see the government website.

Those who are clinically vulnerable (the over 70's and those with certain medical conditions) - are advised to take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their household.

All of this information, plus advice on many other aspects of the current situation, can be found on the government website

For full details of the guidance in Wales go to their website.