Written question asked by Anne Marie Morris (Conservative) on Friday, 9 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 14 July 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 August 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Coronavirus: Quarantine

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure a consistent message across Government communication channels that there is no legal requirement to self-isolate if notified by the NHS covid-19 phone app.

Answer: As cases continue rising it is vital that people are aware of their personal risk so that they can make informed decisions on their behaviour to protect those around them. The NHS COVID-19 app is doing exactly what it was designed to do - informing close contacts of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 that they are at risk and advising them to isolate. Our communications campaigns and messaging across government reflects the latest scientific advice about the importance of self-isolation. The NHS COVID-19 app continues to be an important tool in response to the pandemic.

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