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COVID 19 correspondence regarding the use of the term 'Indian Variant': FOI release

Published
2021-06-30
Received
2021-06-01
Responded
2021-06-29
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector
Exemptions
38

Information requested

All information related to the use of the COVID-19 term 'Indian Variant' and its subsequent replacement by 'April 02' variant. In particular, I wish to see anything which alludes to the potential for the original name causing offence - and why - and any subsequent discussion on the matter.

Response

Please find attached information relating to your query. Some of this information is redacted under Section 38 of FOISA, which exempts from release some personal information such as phone numbers or e-mail addresses. About FOI

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Detected exemption language

Some of this information is redacted under Section 38 of FOISA, which exempts from release some personal information such as phone numbers or e-mail addresses.

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