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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August?
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DEBBIEW1
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Last activity on 26/07/2020 at 13:32
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I have recieved my letter,which does advice can go back to work starting August 1st.It does advise that sheilding is only paused,so therefore if a second wave comes we go back to sheilding.
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I'm in Wales and my latest letter states to continue shielding until 16th August. As for the masks, I haven't heard anything yet, but I do intend to try and wear one when I am allowed out.
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Rang my doctor an receptionist said they can't do anything about a cover letter saying I have copd.
DEBBIEW1
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If you go on SUNFLOWER they do a lanyard with a card n wallet advising you are exempt.Thankyou to a gentleman who advised my on this site.Altogether with postage round about £4.95
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@DEBBIEW1 thanks Debbie I ordered mine on Friday so hoping I get mine this week as due to go back to work after the end of July I have c o p d and asthma
DEBBIEW1
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Have ordered mine as well.Due to go back to work on 3 August.The office i work in is right in the middle of our town centre.Frightening,so will be wearing mask and visor.
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@DEBBIEW1 Im due to go back on the 3rd as well I work in retail dreading going back hopefully it won't be stressful for u going back to work
DEBBIEW1
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One of my work colleagues who slipped through the net..did not get a letter regards sheilding goes back to work today.Will give me an update.I really hope all goes well for you when you start back.
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I also was told to shield until 16th August. I hope all are well and staying safe!
Tracy51
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@philantropist I go back to work on the 3rd of August but just going to take one day at a time just know been sheilding since the 1st of April by myself I'm cracking up with all this hope everyone stays safe and hope u all have a good week
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Niceie
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Last activity on 21/11/2020 at 14:47
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Got my fourth letter today about shielding tell 1st August