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06 Sept 2025

Rules on self-isolation in Northern Ireland will change from next week

Masks are still be worn by pupils when school open up again

Coronavirus case confirmed in east of Ireland

Rules on self-isolation in Northern Ireland will change from next week.

From Monday, fully-vaccinated people who are a close contact of a Covid case will no longer have to self-isolate.

They will still be advised to take a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Covid test on day two and eight of the process.

If someone tests positive, they must continue to self-isolate, even if they do not have symptoms of the disease.

While class bubbles will no longer be required from the start of term, post-primary students will still have to wear masks in class.

Stormont Ministers agreed to the changes today following a proposal from Health Minister Robin Swann.

It will bring Northern Ireland into line with England, where the change is also taking effect on Monday.

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