Ending self-isolation puts Britons at higher risk of Omicron infections, says aerosol scientist

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Ending self-isolation puts Britons at higher risk of Omicron infections, says aerosol scientist

STORY: Ending self-isolation puts Britons at higher risk of Omicron infections, says aerosol scientist DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAM SQUIRES, Biophysical chemist and aerosol scientist at the University of Bath 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM SQUIRES, Biophysical chemist and aerosol scientist at the University of Bath STORYLINE: The British people are "at more risk of catching COVID" after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to remove the legal requirement to self isolate following a positive test from Thursday, an aerosol scientist has said. Britain will remove all remaining domestic restrictions in law, Johnson told the parliament on Monday. And after April 1, "we will encourage people with COVID-19 symptoms to exercise personal responsibility." The prime minister's announcement means people could sit next to somebody with active COVID-19 in office or restaurant. Research has found that coronavirus can spread t

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