The 2.2 million people who have been self-isolating in England during the pandemic will no longer need to shield from 1 August.

From 6 July, they will be able to meet up outdoors, in a group, with up to five others and form ‘support bubbles’ with other households.

The measures can be eased because infection rates are falling, the government says.

Coronavirus_ Shielding to stop at end of July in England – BBC News