This week sees the final stages of coming out of lockdown and shielding implemented. For anyone who has been shielding due to underlying health conditions this is a real challenge. Each individual needs to feel ready to face a world that has changed fundamentally. Making the decisions that are right for you, while trying to restore some semblance of normality is daunting.
Recent news that a commonly used and readily available steroid, dexamethasone, can be effective in helping to prevent deaths from serious cases of Covid-19 is exciting and very positive. It is not a cure, but it is an important development.
Most believe that Covid-19 will change the way we interact with patients for a long time if not permanently.
From June 1st 2020 the measures for easing the rigorous shielding restrictions advised for those who are most at risk of Covid-19 due to underlying health conditions during the current pandemic were cautiously revised.