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Vaccinated NHS staff could forgo Covid isolation amid staffing shortages

No 10 could exempt NHS workers as hospitals cancel operations amid surging cases

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Government officials are examining whether fully vaccinated NHS workers could be allowed to forgo self-isolation in order to curb a healthcare staffing crisis amid a rapid spread of Covid infections.

Downing Street said on Friday it was considering whether ending the requirement to self-isolate if “pinged” by the NHS Covid app could be brought forward for NHS staff. The requirement is due to end for all fully vaccinated individuals on 16 August.

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