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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DEBBIEW1

09/07/2020 at 20:10

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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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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-09 20:10:11

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10/07/2020 at 12:12

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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.

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-10 12:12:40

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11/07/2020 at 15:33

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Rang my doctor an receptionist said they can't do anything about a cover letter saying I have copd.

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-11 15:33:28

DEBBIEW1

12/07/2020 at 10:07

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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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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-12 10:07:08

Tracy51

12/07/2020 at 12:08

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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

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12/07/2020 at 12:24

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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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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-12 12:24:16

Tracy51

13/07/2020 at 10:16

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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

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13/07/2020 at 11:10

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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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COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-13 11:10:18

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13/07/2020 at 14:29

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I also was told to shield until 16th August. I hope all are well and staying safe!

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-13 14:29:26

Tracy51

14/07/2020 at 10:35

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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

COPD and COVID-19: Have you been told to shield until August? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/letter-3499 2020-07-14 10:35:49

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