| Comment | Announced today, it's in a few news reports this evening, e.g.
https://www.ft.com/content/e2ddd346-6baa-11ea-9bca-bf503995cd6f
> The government said up to 1.5m people with underlying health issues in England alone — who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the virus — should stay at home to “shield” themselves. “Do not leave your house for at least 12 weeks starting on Monday,” it said.
> People with specific underlying health conditions, including some being treated for cancer, will be contacted by the NHS this week.
> The list of 1.5m includes people either taking medication or receiving treatment or have health conditions which puts them at greater risk of developing serious complications if they get the virus.
> This includes those who have received organ transplants, are living with severe respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and severe chronic bronchitis (COPD) or specific cancers like of the blood or bone marrow.
> People identified as belonging to one or more of the at-risk groups will be contacted by their GP practice, specialist or both strongly advising them to stay at home for a period of at least 12 weeks.
> They will all receive a letter this week and then frequent text messages providing reassurance and advice, the government said on Saturday night.
Can't say for sure if this applies to Scotland though |
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