by GAtherton | Jun 25, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Information and Learning, Latest research news
The UK Government has set out a roadmap for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme. For now, the guidance remains the same – stay at home and only go outside to exercise or to spend time outdoors with a member of your household,...
by GAtherton | Jun 2, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Information and Learning, Latest research news, NAC announcements
Many people with Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis were asked to shield themselves from exposure to the coronavirus COVID-19 in March 2020 as they were thought to be especially vulnerable to the consequences of infection by the respiratory virus. Back in March 2020 the...
by GAtherton | May 22, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest
The current pandemic is a frightening time for us all, but it can be especially nerve-wracking for those already living with lung conditions. The European Lung Foundation has compiled 4 stories from individuals living with pre-existing lung diseases, and their...
by GAtherton | May 18, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Information and Learning, Lifestyle and Coping Skills
[toc] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uye-jTS1MYA The UK NHS has released a list of helpful resources to assist in safeguarding your mental health during this current COVID isolation period. We have reproduced some of it here for the purpose of allowing indexing of...
by GAtherton | May 15, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
The original shielding letters and advice that have been sent out to people who are highly vulnerable to COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection stated that all recipients of the letter should completely isolate themselves from physical contact, not go outside of their homes...
by GAtherton | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19, General interest, Latest research news
General population Now that an overwhelming peak of COVID-19 cases has been avoided in the UK, at least for the time being UK government has advised the UK general population that: People and employers should stay safe in public spaces and workplaces by following...