Robert Jenrick has announced the next steps for those shielding against coronavirus in the government's daily press briefing.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government said that from tomorrow, Monday June 1, those especially vulnerable people can safely spend time outdoors.
Speaking from Downing Street, Mr Jenrick said he knows that a significant number of those shielding haven’t left the house for ten weeks since the start of lockdown, describing it as a "huge sacrifice".
In outlining the new guidance, which applies to England only, he said: "Now that the coronavirus peak has passed, the risk to those shielding is lower. "Those shielding will be able to spend time outdoors with members of their own household.
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