New guidance for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

New guidance has been issued for residents classed as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable:

• Those classed as CEV are strongly advised to stay home and stay local over the festive holiday, and not to visit busy shops and/or supermarkets.
• The new variant of COVID-19 is 70% more contagious, therefore it’s as important as ever to protect each other. CEV people should keep 2 metres-plus apart from others outside their household, wash hands regularly and wear a face covering when outside.
• If seeing family on Christmas Day as permitted in a Christmas bubble, remember: Hands - Face - Space.
• Support with shopping is available through:
  • NSSS (National Shielding Support System) who can help access supermarket priority delivery slots.
  • NHS Volunteers can also deliver medication and other supplies: 0808 196 3646 (8am and 8pm, 7 days a week).
  • Alternatively they should ask friends or neighbours for help
• CEV people should attend ALL scheduled health appointments, including vaccination jabs. Public transport should be avoided, if possible. If the medical appointment is in a Tier 4 area (such as Peterborough, and in addition all of Cambridgeshire from 26/12), the patient should check they’re still required before travelling.
• Keeping mind and body healthy is essential, so CEV people are still encouraged to take daily outdoor exercise (such as a brisk walk) when and where it’s safe to do so.
• More help and support is available on the Lincolnshire County Council and NKDC websites.

See the full government guidance.