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Of those people who self-isolated after coming into contact with a positive coronavirus case, around a third (34%) said they had gone on to develop Covid-19 symptoms.
This is broadly unchanged from the previous month’s survey (35%) but is up from around one in five (21%) in the survey taken in early May – a “statistically significant” increase, the ONS said.
As infection rates have increased, it is unsurprising that around one-third of those required to self-isolate after contact with a positive case reported developing symptoms of Covid-19.
With restrictions easing further, it is important we continue to monitor the behaviour of those required to self-isolate.
Customers and traders at a historic food market in London will have to continue wearing face masks next week despite restrictions being eased by the government.
Borough Market in south London, which contains produce stalls and restaurants, said it will be enforcing mask-wearing under by-laws passed by its Trustees.
It was important for us to understand how our customers felt, and the clear message we received was that they want masks to stay for the time being.
We have a responsibility to provide a safe and comfortable environment where the public can shop with confidence, so this is the right thing to do.
