00:00 We might be over the warm weather and it seems we're approaching the cold season.
00:05 And as we do, the NHS recommends that people remain vigilant for signs of COVID-19.
00:10 The pandemic, which began late in 2019, continues to affect communities around the world
00:15 with the emergence of the latest variant, which has seen an increase in cases in the UK since summer.
00:21 At the moment, NHS guidance suggests that if you do test positive for the virus,
00:25 you should try to stay at home and avoid contact with others for just five days.
00:30 While there is no longer a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID-19,
00:35 many people still may want to isolate themselves until they are not infectious.
00:39 If you have a high temperature or are still unwell after the five days,
00:43 stay at home and do this until you feel well enough to go back to normal activities.
00:47 A study by Harvard University said people are thought to be most contagious early in the course of their illness.
00:53 You may be able to get a seasonal COVID vaccine jab in autumn if you're at increased risk of infection.
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