Coronavirus shielding scheme to be eased in England from 6 July
Government support for most vulnerable will continue until end of July, says Matt Hancock
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People with underlying health issues who are most at risk from Covid-19 will no longer have to shut themselves away in their home and can shop and mix with other people from 6 July in England, the health secretary has said.
Support for people who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, have a damaged immune system or have had an organ transplant will continue to the end of July, said Matt Hancock.
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