And from August 1 the shielding advice will end completely - unless there is a spike in coronavirus cases. Here are the answers to your questions on the end of shielding. However the official advice is still to be careful as the risk of vulnerable people getting severely ill from coronavirus remains. Those shielding were told they no longer needed to social distance from people living in their own household. Care providers are told to discuss the shielding advice with residents and their families to ensure all necessary precautions are taken.

Source: Daily Mirror July 28, 2020 17:47 UTC