Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has a timeline for the introduction of increased public health measures to tackle the level of covid-19 infections.

The COVID-19 vaccination and booster programme and the availability of antiviral treatments has ensured there is a reduced risk of severe illness or hospitalisation. The Government’s guidance encourages responsible behaviours, while targeting protection for those most at risk from infection. While self-isolation is no longer required and testing is no longer recommended for those not at high risk, those with symptoms of COVID-19 or their household contacts should avoid contact with others where possible, in the same way as other infectious diseases.

The Government will continue to keep this response under review to ensure it remains effective and proportionate.