Government denies claims by town hall that shielding for most vulnerable 'could continue for six months'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

currently piloting the ‘test and trace’ programme which will focus on identifying and containing potential localised outbreaks of coronavirus.

The cabinet report states: “Intelligence from government suggests that shielding is likely to continue for a significant period potentially beyond six months and that the number of people required to shield may increase.“Furthermore in coming weeks as the track, test and quarantine system becomes operational there will be humanitarian support required for those who are expected to quarantine due to contact with those infected.”However when put to the government, a Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “We do not recognise this report.“The next review of the shielding guidance will.