"What if I come into contact with someone, what if I caught covid?"
Clinically vulnerable people say they're 'concerned' and 'worried' for 'Freedom Day'
People who are clinically vulnerable in West Yorkshire are telling us they're worried and concerned ahead of restrictions being eased on the so-called 'Freedom Day' on Monday 19th July.
It comes as government guidance will advise that those who are vulnerable should avoid other people who aren't vaccinated and continue to meet outdoors where possible.
The prime minister also announced last night that mask wearing will no longer be a legal requirement from Monday.
"What if, what if I come into contact with somebody, what if I actually caught it again?"
Martin Parr from Leeds, spent most of last year shielding due to having chronic kidney disease. Despite this he ended up contracting the virus and being hospitalised for four days.
He said he gets emotional even thinking about what happened:
"It's always in the back of your mind, what if, what if I come into contact with somebody, what if I actually caught it again, and knowing what it's like and the things that I went through, it can be quite scary.
"Personally for me, I've found it quite difficult, but hopefully things will improve and get better."
Someone is considered extremely clinically vulnerable if you are thought to be at very high risk of serious illness if you caught Covid-19.
Martin will be one of an estimated 3.8 million people taking extra precautions from Monday.
He tells us he hopes everyone gets the vaccine:
"People in general have been really good abiding by the rules, but there are those that don't and they think that not having the vaccine is ok. My wish is that everyone gets vaccinated.
"There are worries and stories about the vaccine, but I think once you've had the virus you are more willing to have the vaccine, because it's not nice at all."