People who self-isolate after contracting COVID-19 in England could be released up to three days earlier, subject to lateral flow test results, the government has announced. For many, it could mean they will get out of isolation in time to see their families during Christmas. Announcing the change, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told broadcasters that ministers made the decision following advice from clinical experts because they “want to reduce the disruption from COVID-19 to people’s everyday lives.” The current self-isolation period for people who test positive for the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus and their unvaccinated contacts who are aged 18 years 6 months or over is 10 days. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Wednesday updated the guidance, saying people who are in isolation after testing positive can take lateral flow tests from day 6, and stop isolating once they have two negative tests taken 24 hours apart. But …