LONDON: Britain said on Friday (Dec 11) it would cut the self-isolation period for COVID-19 to 10 days from 14, in a change that will apply to both those presumed to have been in contact someone with the virus within the country, and those arriving from abroad.

The shorter self-isolation period will begin from Dec 14 and apply in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, a government statement said. It already applies in Wales.