Scotland’s CMO resigns after being criticised for not adhering to social distancing advice

Scotland’s chief medical officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood, has resigned after being criticised for not adhering to social distancing advice by visiting her second home.
Scotland’s CMO resigns after being criticised for not adhering to social distancing advice
Dr Catherine Calderwood. Picture: PA

Scotland’s chief medical officer has resigned after being criticised for not adhering to social distancing advice by visiting her second home.

Dr Catherine Calderwood apologised and was backed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to remain in the role, despite twice recently visiting her second home in Fife.

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