Should clinically vulnerable people shield amid Omicron's rapid spread?
No new official guidance has been issued to those at a relatively higher risk of severe illness fromAcross the rest of the UK, those told to shield in previous lockdowns have not been asked to do so again as daily case numbers reach record highs.
"If you were previously identified as CEV, you should continue to follow the guidance contained in this page. You should take advice from your health professional on whether additional precautions are right for you."A number of health charities have said whether or not those at a higher risk from Covid voluntarily decide to shield depends on an individual's own assessments and that extra advice can be sought from health professionals.
Morrisons' Doorstep Delivery service allows customers to order groceries over the phone and pay for them when they are delivered the next day. Asda has extended its Priority Pass for elderly and vulnerable until the end of March at the earliest. Clinically vulnerable people are being advised to get their booster jab, along with the general population.Peter Keelan from disability charity Leonard Cheshire said: ”While you don’t have to stay at home based on official guidance to date, there’s some good advice from the NHS and other sources to reduce risks.
"The good news is that antibody and antiviral treatments that are now licensed for Covid-19 have been shown to be effective, and will still work even if you are immunosuppressed," the organisation said.
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