Coronavirus: What are vulnerable and extremely vulnerable people, and what can I do to support them?

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The government has issued guidance on vulnerable and extremely vulnerable people.

Vulnerable people are defined by the government as aged 70 or over, with a specified underlying health condition or pregnant. They are advised to be particularly stringent when following social distancing measures.

Extremely vulnerable people are at a very high risk of developing a severe illness from coronavirus because of an underlying health condition. The government will be writing to these people by Sunday 29th March. They are advised to stay at home and avoid all contact for at least 12 weeks. If an employee thinks they are in this category but have not had a letter, they should contact their GP, or hospital clinician or consult the government website.

