UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance

Posted on 5 October 2023 in News and updates

At the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Health Protection Webinar 21st September 2023 the following advice was given to people who have tested positive for Covid-19:

Children and young people who have a positive test for Covid-19 should stay away from the setting for 3 days after they took their test. If they have symptoms, or subsequently develop symptoms, they should also follow the advice for people with symptoms above.

Staff who have a positive test for Covid-19 should stay away from the setting for 5 days after they took their test. If they have symptoms, or subsequently develop symptoms, they should also follow the advice for people with symptoms above.

It is not recommended that people need a negative LFD test before returning to their setting.

Health protection in children and young people settings, including education – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)