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More than 2 million people who shielded during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic have been given new advice on what to do depending on the Covid alert level in their area.
Ministers said none of the alert levels in place would automatically trigger a warning for those who had shielded before to do so again and stay home at all times.
It follows concerns that those on the shielding list became extremely isolated during that time, with some too fearful to leave their homes for several months.
In the future, those living in the highest risk areas (known as tier 3 or very high alert level) could be advised to adopt formal shielding if necessary, but they would receive a letter setting out the precautions they should take.
www.theguardian.com
Ministers said none of the alert levels in place would automatically trigger a warning for those who had shielded before to do so again and stay home at all times.
It follows concerns that those on the shielding list became extremely isolated during that time, with some too fearful to leave their homes for several months.
In the future, those living in the highest risk areas (known as tier 3 or very high alert level) could be advised to adopt formal shielding if necessary, but they would receive a letter setting out the precautions they should take.
Coronavirus: UK government issues new guidance for shielders
People in England who shielded in first wave given advice based on alert levels
www.theguardian.com
