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Is shielding ending too soon?
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
At the start of the pandemic, two million of the most vulnerable people in England were told to 'shield' in order to remain safe. This week, the national shielding programme is being put on pause. With hundreds of new coronavirus cases being reported every day, is it too soon? And what will happen to the people most at risk?Guests: Sean O'Neill, chief reporter, The TimesCharlotte Augst, chief executive, National VoicesJudi, shielding in NorthamptonLindsay, shielding in SheffieldHost: Manveen RanaWith thanks to Our Covid Voices: https://ourcovidvoices.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jul 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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