Shorter isolation rules: What you need to know

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced new rules for those isolating with Covid-19, and those that live with them.

Here is a brief summary of what you need to know from the announcement.

• The isolation period for Covid-19 cases and their household contacts will be reduced from 10 days to seven.

• The changes come into effect at 11.59pm on Friday, March 11.

• Household contacts will need have a rapid antigen test (RAT) on day three and day seven of their isolation period.

• Household contacts must also get a RAT if they become symptomatic. If they test positive, they must isolate for seven days from that point.

• If a person is isolating and still has symptoms after seven days, they are advised to stay home until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.

• Recovered cases will no longer need to self-isolate if they become a household contact within 90 days after having the virus, up from 28 days.

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