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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August?

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Niceie

23/06/2020 at 14:42

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Got my fourth letter today about shielding tell 1st August

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01/07/2020 at 16:26

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@Niceie Hello Niceie thank you for opening this discussion and sharing the news. How are you coping with shielding?

Hello members, have you also received a letter about continuing to shield? What do you think about this?
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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-01 16:26:59

Momalaa

02/07/2020 at 12:03

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Hi, living in South Wales, UK. I have been told to continue to shield until 16th August

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-02 12:03:23

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06/07/2020 at 15:30

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Hi this is Keith's wife, he has COPD, & mild dementia so I am telling him he still can't go many places, ie; shopping, &many other places where their is crowds, he hasn't had any letter from anywhere, as I too have asthma, & other health problems, all I do is go shopping visit my kids, Grandkids, from a distance. do you think I am ok to let Keith go shopping with me ???.

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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-06 15:30:35

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06/07/2020 at 17:23

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Really need to wait until August.

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-06 17:23:08

Tracy51

08/07/2020 at 12:40

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I got my first letter on the first of April told to shield till end of June then got second letter to then shield to end of July hoping to get back to work in August but watch the briefing at 12.30 today I'm up in Aberdeen Scotland this has been a long haul for everyone hoping to get better news today as we move into phase 3 has anyone heard if u have copd and u don't have to wear a mask u can get a card from your doctor to show u can't wear masks I've never heard of this at all been told by a few ppl want to find out about this can someone help me and point me in the right direction thanks for reading this post stay safe guys

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-08 12:40:51

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08/07/2020 at 17:00

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Hello members, thank you for participating in our discussion, I hope you are doing well!

Have any of you heard about a doctor-issued card indicating that you cannot wear a mask? Do you have any information or advice to share with Tracy51?
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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-08 17:00:41

NannieAnn

08/07/2020 at 17:37

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Never heard anything about it. How would I find out?

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-08 17:37:09

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08/07/2020 at 19:15

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First i have heard of it.Where would we find the details ?

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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-08 19:15:41

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08/07/2020 at 19:22

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I have looked it up..No letter is necessary.you just have to advise driver why you are exempt

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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-08 19:22:38

Tillie8

09/07/2020 at 09:42

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My letter says until 1 August but is still under review.

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-09 09:42:20

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