I'm a shielder who's been out for the first time. How do I stay safe? | Pippa Kent

Shielding rules were relaxed in England on 1 August, but I'm not rushing to the shops or beach any time soon

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I am one of those people who were told that from 1 August we no longer needed to shield to protect ourselves from the coronavirus.

While you might assume that, having been trapped inside our homes for the past 18 weeks, we would embrace our newfound freedom with enthusiasm, the reality remains far from it.