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Call for Scottish Government to apologise after 'misleading information' sent to Scots shielding at home

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Scottish Government has been called on to apologise after a letter was sent to almost 18,000 Scots shielding at home telling them the wrong date for when it would be safe to go outside.The blunder saw those most at risk from Covid-19 being told they could leave their homes as of today - when the actual date agreed by health experts is June 18.The letter was sent by the NHS in April but clarification was only posted last week after concerned Scots flagged the mistake.One posted on Twitter: "My shielding letter told me to shield until June 8, does anyone know what I am supposed to do after that?"Scottish Labour has called on the Scottish Government to apologise.Monica Lennon, the party's health spokeswoman, said: “Lockdown has been toughest.

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