When will test and trace and self-isolation end?
The Test and Trace system alerts people if they come into close contact with someone with Covid (Picture: Getty)  The government is preparing for the final stage of the roadmap, with the lifting of final Covid restrictions set to happen on Freedom Day, July 19. Sajid Javid announced in the Commons on July 12 that remaining rules will be eased, with nightclubs allowed to open again and people allowed to gather indoors in groups of more than six. However, it will not be a complete return to normal, with Mr Javid stressing that the government was proceeding with caution. He said that face masks would still be recommended in crowded spaces like public transport and added that people working from home should return to their normal workplace gradually. He also gave an indication that vaccine passports could be used for large events, saying details would be published of how businesses could use certification in high risk settings to limit the risk of spreading the infection. Those who have had to self-isolate after being contacted by Test and Trace, or due to being in a school bubble with a Covid case, are also facing a change in the rules in the coming weeks. Fully vaccinated people wont have to isolate if a close contact tests positive for coronavirus after August 16. Sajid Javid announced the changes in the House of Commons (Picture: PA)  Health Secretary Sajid Javid told MPs in the House of Commons that the rule would also apply to anyone under 18. Adults who had been in close contact with a positive case would be advised to get a PCR test as soon as possible to make sure they had not been infected, but it wouldnt be necessary to isolate until the results are known. Double-jabbed people can still get coronavirus, with the most common symptoms including a runny nose and sore throat. People identified as close contacts of a confirmed Covid-19 case are currently required to self-isolate for up to 10 days when contacted by NHS Test and Trace. The Health Secretary added that anyone that tested positive would have to self-isolate whether they have had the jab or not. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video  Gavin Williamson, the Education Secretary, has also announced that Covid-19 bubbles will be axed in schools in England. The rules will bring an end to school children being sent home if someone in their class bubble receives a positive test result. Recent statistics for England show the number of pupils out and self-isolating due to Covid-19 hit a record high of 641,000 pupils. Only 28,000 of these had a confirmed case of coronavirus. Education experts have expressed their concern at the potential interference this may have on students learning. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video  Gavin Williamson told Parliament that keeping children in consistent groups was essential to control the spread of the virus when our population was less vaccinated. We recognise that the system of bubbles and isolation is causing disruption to many childrens education. That is why well be ending bubbles and transferring contact tracing to the NHS Test and Trace system for early years settings, schools and colleges.  MORE : Disabled and vulnerable people explain their fears around all Covid restrictions lifting after July 19  MORE : 5,000 people a day could get long Covid by end of summer  Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share your views in the comments below