new Covid measures in the face of the Omicron variant, the German state leaders and the federal government have agreed to shorten quarantine periods for Covid patients and contacts. Currently, Covid patients to self-isolate for up to 14 days, depending on the variant In the case of Omicron, people with suspected infection must quarantine for 12 days (two weeks ) there must follow the quarantine rules . as of now fears on Omicron wave could lead to staff shortages so people should be allowed to end quarantine on the 7th day with a negative PCR or antigen test. in future people who have received their booster jab will no longer be required to quarantine if they are a contact person of someone who has tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-1 . Double-vaccinated or recovered contacts, people will only have to follow quarantine for 10 days instead of 14 – days. Like those who have had Covid, they can isolation after seven days if they present a negative PCR .
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