France, Germany, Italy cut COVID isolation period

January 14

 

France, Germany and Italy say they have reduced the self-isolation period for people who are infected with COVID-19 and those identified as close contacts of positive cases.

 

The French authorities have shortened the isolation period to seven days for people who test positive if they are fully vaccinated. The new rule allows healthcare staff to continue working if they do not develop any symptoms after testing positive.

 

France also no longer requires quarantine for fully vaccinated close contacts, but they have to take tests.

 

Germany says those who test positive for COVID-19 now have the option of leaving self-isolation if they test negative on the seventh day.

 

The German government also says close contacts are exempted from quarantine requirements if they have received booster shots.

 

Italy has reduced the isolation period for infected people to seven days if they have had booster shots and meet other conditions. Close contacts are exempted from quarantine.

 

NHK