Coronavirus

[Garyt1000]

I had triple heart bypass 8 years ago and am now fit and active. I have to take medication for the rest of my life. Do I need to shield myself for 12 weeks ? The advice is confusing and I haven’t received a letter from the nhs yet. I work in food distribution in a large warehouse with 500 odd colleagues so classed as a key worker and am still working but obviously i’m concerned and although we practice social distancing I’m putting my self in a bad situation if I’m high risk ?

[Heythrop51]

The latest information is in yesterday's BHF pinned post. You could always ring your GP next week.

[Pyro1978 in reply to Heythrop51]

Thank you I shall phone gp monday

[Nathan53]

Hi Gary Letters from NHS are only being issued to people with certain conditions that are in the very highest risk categories gov.uk/government/publicati...

As Heythrop says check out the pinned Corona virus post dated 27/3/20 it is in column on the right side of this page. You are in high risk group. You could photo copy the post to discuss with your employer. I read yesterday that Asda are giving there vulnerable employees 12 weeks paid time off.

[Pyro1978 in reply to Nathan53]

Thank you

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Pyro1978]

Here's the latest BHF information

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[Garyt1000 in reply to Nathan53]

Thanks for your reply mate. Yes Asda is my employer but they need confirmation so I will contact Gp Monday.

[Garyt1000]

Thank you all appreciate your support 👍🏻