From Monday 16 August the rules on self-isolation are changing for those who are double jabbed or under 18.
If you have had both of your Covid vaccines or are under 18, you will no longer have to self-isolate if you come into contact with a positive Covid-19 case.
Instead, you are advised to take a PCR test which you can book via the gov.uk website. Anyone who tests positive following the PCR test will still be legally required to self-isolate, irrespective of their vaccination status.
Children who are aged under 5 years old who are identified as close contacts would only be advised to take a PCR test if the positive case is in their own household.
You can book your Covid Vaccine and find details of local drop in clinics on the Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria website.
Find out more about the rule changes on the Government’s website.