The UK government said ahead of the official announcement Sunday that highly vulnerable people will be allowed in England to “always stay home and avoid face to face contact”. .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick, according to the government’s statement, will announce that 2.2 million clinically overly vulnerable people can go out with household members and continue to follow social distance rules. The updated guide says that those who live alone can meet someone from another household outside.
This is considered a boon for those who are clinically most vulnerable, including those who haven’t been in face-to-face contact since they were suggested to shield for the first time 10 weeks ago. However, it warns members of the scientific advisory board for the UK government – SAGE – that early mitigation of coronavirus locking could lead to a “significant” number of new cases and deaths across the country.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan also voiced concerns on Saturday that the country was “hurrying” to alleviate the restrictions, while the government is preparing to alleviate key measures Monday.
The government, however, advised these protectors: “The average chance of catching the virus has now dropped from 1/40 to 1/1000, and it offers more assurance that it is safe to reflect this shield carefully for those recommended.” He added that people who are out on the outside should stay two meters away from the others, go home only once a day and not go to work or shops. They should also avoid crowded places where they cannot get social distance.
“I would like to thank everyone who followed the protective guidance,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson. It is your patience and sacrifice that thousands of lives have been saved. ” Said. “I do not underestimate how hard it has been for you to stay at home for the past 10 weeks and I want to respect your stamina.”
Johnson thanked those who helped with the drug and shopping or those who checked in to the isolators. “We’re looking at how we can make life easier for our most vulnerable people, so … I am happy to confirm that protectors can spend time outside with others, following the social distance guidelines.” Said. “I will do my best in accordance with scientific advice to make life easier for the coming weeks and months.”
“Thanks to nationwide sacrifices that protect and save the NHS, it’s time to start removing step-by-step restrictions now, and we all have to stay awake, now we can start maintaining a sense of normality,” said Health Minister Matt Hancock.
In a speech at the government’s daily press conference Sunday, Jenrick is expected to prepare a plan to review screening guidance at the same time as the government reviews social withdrawal measures. The next review will be done later this month.
