Downing Street Says It’s ‘Crucial’ for People to Self-Isolate When Pinged by NHS COVID-19 App

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London on July 7, 2021. House of Commons via PA

Downing Street said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate when they are “pinged” as a contact by the NHS COVID-19 app, in an apparent effort to steer its messaging back on track.

It follows a minister’s comment earlier that says the decision is up to individuals and their employers.