Updated Guidance On Shielding And Implications For Employers

Following the announcement of new local coronavirus (COVID-19) alert levels, the Government has updated the shielding guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable individuals.

In an attempt to reduce the potentially harmful impacts on mental and social wellbeing that were associated with previous shielding restrictions, the new guidance sets out practical steps that individuals can take to protect themselves at each COVID-19 alert level.

The Government has indicated that they may advise more restrictive shielding measures in due course in the worst affected areas with a very high COVID-19 alert level based on advice from the Chief Medical Officer. The Government will write separately to individuals to inform them of any further shielding restrictions they should take.