Will I still need to self-isolate after July 19 if I have come into contact with coronavirus?
THE rules are changing on July 19 as Britain emerges from lockdown restrictions. Currently, anyone alerted by Test and Trace or the NHS App that they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive must  by law  isolate at home. Also everyone with flu-like symptoms, which is defined as a fever of above 37.8C or a persistent cough, should stay home. For now, yes, everyone must. Even beyond July 19. But this is changing next month for people who have had vaccinations  From August 16, double-jabbed Brits will be allowed to skip self-isolation if they have come into contact with a Covid patient. If you havent had your two jabs, you will have to isolate. People who test positive will still have to self-isolate for 10 days even if theyre jabbed however. And close contacts will still be urged to get a gold-standard PCR test to get certainty that theyre not infected. Spelling out the rules Health Secretary Sajid Javid said that anyone who gets their second dose on the cusp of August 16 will still need to wait two weeks so the extra protection can kick in. Mr Javid also confirmed under-18s  who are not eligible for vaccines  will also be able to avoid quarantine if they come into contact with a Covid case. The move will come as a major boost for workplaces as Brits will be able to go to work even if they have been in touch with someone who tested positive. Most read in Health News GUNNED DOWN Latest updates as rapper KTS Dre killed being shot 64 TIMES in Chicago ambush SHOT DEAD Indian Red Boy's autopsy expected after rapper shot dead while on Instagram Live BASEBALL SCANDAL Dodgers' teammates 'unfollow Bauer' after accuser's texts & pictures seen TRAGIC END What to know about Indian Red Boy's Instagram Live video GATES OPENS UP Bill 'blames himself' for Melinda divorce as he 'spills all about split' BURNED TO DEATH At least 64 killed as 'oxygen tank explodes' & fire rips through Covid ward  The Health Sec paid tribute to selfless Brits who have done their duty and isolated when pinged. He said: I understand that some people are cautious about their idea of easing restrictions, but we must balance the risks  the risks of a virus that has diminished but not defeated, against the risks of keeping these restrictions and the health, social and economic hardship that we know they bring. This pandemic is far from over and we will continue to proceed with caution.