Close contacts and contact tracing

Introduction

If you are a close contact of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, you should watch out for symptoms of COVID-19.

If you develop symptoms, self-isolate.

What happens if I am a close contact?

If you are a close contact with symptoms

If you are a close contact and have symptoms of COVID-19, you need to self-isolate. Do this even if you are fully vaccinated, had a booster vaccine or had a positive test in the past 3 months.

Your GP will tell you if you need to get a COVID-19 test. Most people no longer need to test for COVID-19.

If you are a close contact with no symptoms

You do not need to self-isolate or take a COVID-19 test if you have no symptoms. You should watch out for symptoms of COVID-19 and take care to protect others.

Page edited: 25 April 2023