FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

Omicron variant

If you are a close contact of someone who is confirmed or suspected to have the Omicron variant, you must self-isolate from the day you were last in contact with the person who tested positive and for the next 10 days, regardless of your vaccination status or age. Contact tracers will let you know if your contact is a confirmed or suspected case of the Omicron variant.

You should also take a PCR test on day 2 and day 8. It is important that you take the tests even if you feel well as you may have COVID-19 even if you do not have symptoms.

Even if these tests are negative, you must complete the isolation period. This is because if you have been infected, it can take time for symptoms to develop or to become infectious to others.

If the variant is suspected, you must isolate until it has been confirmed that the person who has tested positive does not have an Omicron variant. Once that happens Test, Trace, Protect service will contact you and advise on what to do next. This may mean you can leave self-isolation but it will depend on your age, vaccination status and nature of the contact.

Self-isolation requirements generally

If you are a close contact of any confirmed Covid-19 case, self-isolation  requirements and what tests you should take will depend on the variant, your vaccination status, your age, your occupation and if someone in your household has tested positive or has symptoms.  A summary is attached here.

Please note that the Delta variant remains the main variant in Rhondda Cynon Taf.  TTP will provide further guidance should an Omicron case be confirmed. If you we receive  confirmation that we have a confirmed Omicron case in our school connected to a staff member or pupil  you will be informed immediately.

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