Shielding is back

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Shielding is back, letters to be sent to those shielding in wales but shielding effective imediately

As you mention - this is currently only in Wales, but does make you wonder if other nations will follow suit.

www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-55410908

I'm in tier 3, I hope I'm not dragged back to the keep-your-windows closed shielding.

I'm in tier 4 England and I've literally just recieved the shielding text message.

This is not new news...

It's not just Wales. I'm in England and got a text a short while ago saying it's back for people in Tier 4.

It’s shield again in England if you are in tier 4

I’ve just had the morale sapping text, with promise of a letter to follow,

The hub is open again, and you can register for a supermarket delivery slot if you don’t already have one. I’ve had an email from the council with info on how access their support

It’s June style shielding - going out for outdoor exercise/leisure is OK but we are urged to choose uncrowded places and quiet times of day, and only with household/bubble (no plus one)

Also WFH, but if you can’t you still must not attend a workplace.

Other then exercise, only go out for medical appointments

The shielding advice has changed for those in tier 4 who are cev and it has also escalated the responsibility of the local authorities to support those in shielding. So, yeah, new news. I don't know much about what is happening in Wales though.

This is the current shielding advice

www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

The TL:DR version is that if you are CEV, live a notch higher than the tier you are in

I got my shielding email yesterday (England) and today the Council are texting offering support.
My DH hasn't received anything and he was told to shield last time. I just hope they don't forget about him when it comes to the vaccine.

@amaryllisu

This is not new news...

It may not be new news to you but many of us didn't know. This is the first I've heard of it.

Is it only for teir 4?

Good luck everyone x

I just checked and I did get an email yesterday but didn't read it properly

Those getting emails, are you all in tier 4?

Yep only tier 4.

Thank you.

Tier 4 here too and just had the text. 🙄

I got the email last night (England, T4)

Had the text too, T4. I wonder how long the letter will take to arrive? I got the last one 10 days after the last lockdown.

I've had a letter, email today and a text this evening.

[quote Purpler5]As you mention - this is currently only in Wales, but does make you wonder if other nations will follow suit.

www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-55410908[/quote]
I got an email yesterday and text today. I'm in the UK. Deleted them both but mostly I'm waiting for my letter so I can continue with my ceremonial shredding of shielding notifications. You couldn't pay me to shield. I've been teaching throughout and will continue

Is this covering Scotland too?

@Sexnotgender

Is this covering Scotland too?

Pretty sure it’s not Scotland but couldn’t be 100%

Does anyone have an updated list of conditions classed as ECV? I know it's now much shorter than it was.

I didn't know it had stopped.

Hi yes, Scotland too - Gregor Smith (CMO) tweeted earlier that letters would be sent out to "shielders"