Advice on shielding to 'fall away' from Monday

Advice for people currently shielding will 'fall away' from next Monday, the Island's Health Minister has confirmed.

David Ashford MHK says no more formal advice will be issued from April 12, and those in that category should speak to their employers about returning to work.

Current guidance around the matter states anyone classed as clinically vulnerable should stay at home unless its for an essential reason such as a medical appointment.

Meanwhile, Mr Ashford also revealed that this week the Island reached the landmark of 50 per cent of the adult population having had at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.