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Northern Ireland

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Capital Belfast
Dialing code +44
Population1. 875 million (2017)
Currency Pound sterling
Destinations Belfast
Londonderry
Antrim
Mourne Mountains
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About Northern Ireland


Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The country is known for its Norman castles, glacial valleys and mountains, Celtic and Christian monuments, and coastal links golf courses. Capital city Belfast is home to the political murals of the 20th-century ‘Troubles' conflict, and the Titanic Quarter, showcasing the redeveloped dockyards where the famous ship was built and a contemporary museum, Titanic Belfast.

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Coronavirus: shielding stop at the end of July in England

Nov 27,2023 12:11 pm

2. 2 million people, the self-isolation in England during the pandemic, it is not necessary to shield from the 1. August.

From 6. July, you Will be able to meet, in the open, keep in a group with up to five different form, and "bubbles" with the other house.

The measures Will be facilitated, because the infection rates are dropping, says the government.

Support packages to stay until The End of July, to help people make the transition.

What is with changes from the 6. July?

Those who shield and Single Parents , the shield Will be able to create a support bubble, with a budget of any size. live alone in England - including the

This follows the which were introduced earlier this month for all who live alone and single-parent households.

the human shield Will also be able to fulfill, in groups of up to six outdoor, while maintaining social distancing rules.

What are The Changes from 1. August?

Extremely vulnerable people who are most At Risk of developing coronavirus is no longer needed to shield in England .

this means That you can return to work, if you work from home, as long as you.

But you should still social distance guidelines to follow when you are outside of your houses and wash your hands regularly to reduce The Risk of getting infected.

The Changes do not mean that the shielding is eligible for statutory sick pay - Unless you develop coronavirus symptoms, or someone you know develops symptoms, and told to self-isolate and not work from home.

Free essential food boxes Will not be delivered, But the support from the NHS, voluntary and local authorities is still possible.

you still qualify for the priority slots for Online Shopping and help Will be offered, with medical supplies and getting to doctor's appointments.

Why change the advice?

The government of the United Kingdom, the Council can be relaxed, because the chances of encounter with The Virus continue to Fall in the community to have One in 1,700 people estimated to have The Virus now, down from 1 500 four weeks ago.

The government says that it has worked with clinicians, GPs, charities, voluntary organisations and patient groups about The Changes .

However, criticise some of the aid organisations, the easing of the advice that many people do not stop to support the feeling, it is safe to shielding.

"We know how hard this time was and the effect that shielding has on many of the Mental Health of the population," said Dr Jenny Harries, Deputy chief medical officer.

"We believe it is The Right time to relax some of the advice can begin with The People , so as to recover a degree of normalcy in your daily life. "

But the Council added to the shield could also change again, "if there are any changes in the height of the infection, could impact on this group".

What was the Council in England ?

As the country went into lockdown, with around two million people do not tell you to leave At Home and avoid contact with others.

This Was to protect you from The Virus because they were considered to be the most Covid-19.

Among the solid organ recipients, chemotherapy of cancer patients, pregnant women with heart disease, and people with severe respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis and severe asthma transplant.

About half of the shield are under the Age Of 70 years; More Than 90,000 children.

Since the beginning of June, which was said to be human shield in England , you could go once A Day - a person from a different budget in compliance with the social distancing.

from the beginning Of August, that the shield is advice completely relaxed.

The NHS is to keep the screened list, if you need more advice to this group in the future.

things Have changed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales?

Northern Ireland has already said, The People must not shield 31. July.

But officials say that the stop of the consultation Will only happen if the rate of community transmission remains low.

people, the shield and Lives alone in Northern Ireland is with another household.

Until then, people are shielding in the UK are advised to stay At Home as much as possible and practice social distance, when you go outside.

In Scotland, the Council shall apply to 180,000 people and is at least 31. July.

Meanwhile, in Wales, almost 130,000 people are shielding, and The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, says

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Source of news: bbc.com

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