Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Resigns over Lockdown Trips
In the News
Scotland's chief medical officer has resigned after making two trips to her second home during the coronavirus lockdown.
Dr Catherine Calderwood had apologised for her actions, and initially said she planned to continue in the role.
She was backed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who said Dr Calderwood had made a mistake but should stay in her job.
But Dr Calderwood released a statement later on Sunday saying she had quit.
She said she had done so after speaking again to the first minister, and had agreed with her that the "justifiable focus" on her actions risked distracting from the pandemic response.
Dr Calderwood had earlier been given a police warning for breaking the lockdown rules after the Scottish Sun published photographs taken on Saturday of her and her family visiting Earlsferry in Fife - more than an hour's drive from her main family home in Edinburgh.
The chief medical officer had fronted TV and radio adverts urging the public to stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS, and took part in daily televised media briefings alongside Ms Sturgeon.
After I heard about this on the news her advert came on tv telling me to stay at home! If she can't follow her own advice how on earth can she expect others to follow it. I've lost respect for her now. The advert is going to taken off air, wonder who will front the new advert.
I couldn't believe her arrogance! It was mind blowing that she felt she was different to the rest of us and when her country needed her expertise the most she failed the people.
Having watched the press conference with her and Nicola Sturgeon yesterday afternoon, it was clear she had to go.
Every question was about her conduct and behaviour, detracting from the serious issue of the virus.
Totally agree with you, shocking that those that are supposed to show an example as they placed the rules are not abiding by them.
Join for free to get genuine deals, money saving advice and help from our friendly community
Chief Bargain Hunter
