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<p>The advice for people aged 70 and over, and those who are clinically vulnerable
remains unchanged - to stay at home as much as possible, taking particular care to
minimise contact with others. Government guidance is clear as to who falls into this
group.</p><p>People who are clinically extremely vulnerable were placed on the shielding
list and were advised by letter to stay at home until the end of June. This has now
been reviewed, and advice to those who are shielding in two stages, to take effect
from 6 July and 1 August. Support for those shielding will continue to the end of
July so that people can plan for these changes.</p><p>This is all set out clearly
in the Government guidance. If incidence does not rise this guidance will be updated
on 1 August. The guidance is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing</a></p>
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