U-turn as splenectomy patients added to COVID-19 shielding list

Patients who have undergone a splenectomy have been added to the COVID-19 shielding list, NHS England has confirmed, reversing its previous advice.

by Nick Bostock
NHS 'stay home now' advice (Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
NHS 'stay home now' advice (Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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