Today (Monday 22 June) the UK Government set out a roadmap for the future of shielding for people in England classed as clinically extremely vulnerable (the shielding population) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Patients who have received, and are in need of, stem cell transplants fall into this category.
The previous guidance advised the shielding population to stay at home as much as possible, maintain strict social distancing while outdoors, and only spend time with members of their own household or one other person if they live alone.