Financial support for shielding
We are in a very difficult position between protecting the health of the people from COVID 19 against long term damage to the economy and health.
Statistically those without underlying health conditions are less likely to become seriously ill or die ( I know unfortunately this is not always the case).
We have to think about starting to open up the economy by letting the majority start to get back to work but to carry on shielding the higher risk people. However for those shielding loss of income makes it a difficult choice between protecting health or paying the bills. Therefore I feel it is important that those shielding should either continue to be furloughed for the longer period or receive government support related to income to allow people to continue to shield so that they don`t seriously risk their health
Statistically those without underlying health conditions are less likely to become seriously ill or die ( I know unfortunately this is not always the case).
We have to think about starting to open up the economy by letting the majority start to get back to work but to carry on shielding the higher risk people. However for those shielding loss of income makes it a difficult choice between protecting health or paying the bills. Therefore I feel it is important that those shielding should either continue to be furloughed for the longer period or receive government support related to income to allow people to continue to shield so that they don`t seriously risk their health
Why the contribution is important
Allows for the financial protection of those clinically at very high risk. Avoids high risk people of having to choose between serious risk to health or putting food on the table/paying bills.
by moray11 on May 10, 2020 at 12:02PM
Posted by Edward_Borwick May 10, 2020 at 15:19
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