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This page is updated regularly with news and updates on Covid-19 related to the UK’s genetic, rare and undiagnosed community. If you have information you would like to share please email: covid-19@geneticalliance.org.uk.

For additional information about Covid-19 guidance please check out the country specific pages for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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SWAN UK member Jenni shares her son's experience of lockdown.

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Update from the Rare Disease Implementation Group, whole genome sequencing for sick neonate, and more...

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Update on the introduction of a social distancing symbol in Wales and hopes to roll out across the UK.

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One family's experience of shielding so far.

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Updates on pausing of shielding, changes to children's shielding advice and the new Covid-19 testing strategy

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Emma shares her family's experience of shielding and moving forwards.

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Sara Horsman shares her family's experience of shielding and moving forwards.

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Hear from guest speakers in the monthly Wales Genomics Café.

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