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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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Update on easing of shielding for children, announcements on returning to school and more...

Newly released routemap on plans to ease shielding and more...

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On Wednesday 8 July, Scottish Government have announced further modifications to the guidance for those shielding in Scotland.

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Changes to shielding guidance for children, new survey for anyone shielding and more ...

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New report on Rare Reality of Covid-19, requests for priority action and more ...

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Five mile travel restrictions lifted, extended households allowed and more ...

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This articles has been produced by MedicAlert UK and Rosie Hancock, to highlight how to retain a positive outlook during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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The rare community is under immense pressure due to the Covid-19 pandemic with access to support, information, care and treatment affected.

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