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Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Thursday, 10 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 March 2022. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

ME/CFS: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether people who have received a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome will be included in future Government covid-19 guidance for people with neurological conditions.

Answer

There are no current plans to do so. However, we will continue to keep all public health guidance under review.

On 25 February 2022, the Government issued updated guidance for those previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV), which is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

For most people considered CEV, they are advised to follow general guidance to prevent the risk of infection, in addition to any further advice from their general practitioner or consultant.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
138094
Session
2021-22
Subjects
ME/CFS Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk