Most people with covid-19 are still infectious after five days

First real-world study gives detailed new insights into when people with COVID-19 are infectious

A new study of 57 people with mild COVID-19 estimates how long people are infectious for and when they can safely leave isolation.

First real-world study gives detailed new insights into when people with COVID are infectious

The new research throws current NHS guidance that people should try to stay at home and avoid contact with others for five days into question.

Covid infections study increases calls for masks

Two thirds of people with mild Covid-19 are still infectious five days after their symptoms begin, according to a study.The research revealed people spread the

First real-world study gives detailed new insights into when people with COVID-19 are infectious

A new study of 57 people with mild COVID-19 estimates how long people are infectious for and when they can safely leave isolation.

Most people with covid-19 are still infectious after five days

One quarter of people are still infectious seven days after symptoms begin, and lateral flow tests are less accurate at the beginning of the illness than at the end

Scientists call for return of 10-day Covid isolation to protect NHS in winter

Legally enforced self-isolation periods have now been scrapped and NHS guidance is to do so for just five days after testing positive. That is despite infection rates still running relatively high