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Coronavirus: Criticism over new ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ guidance

By John Pring on 15th October 2020 Category: Independent Living

Coronavirus: Criticism over new ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ guidance
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The government’s updated guidance for those who are “clinically extremely vulnerable” (CEV) to COVID-19 has been criticised for its lack of detail and clarity, and its failure to announce new support for those who are particularly at risk from the virus. […]

Coronavirus: Government set to scrap measures that allow shielding MPs to stay safe

By John Pring on 30th July 2020 Category: Politics

Coronavirus: Government set to scrap measures that allow shielding MPs to stay safe
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MPs who have been shielding from coronavirus are set to lose their right to play a significant part in parliamentary proceedings, unless they attend parliament in person. MPs are not due to return to the House of Commons until 1 September, […]

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