Face mask rules are set to remain in place throughout Scotland despite most other Covid-related restrictions coming to and end on Monday.
Earlier this week, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that 'base line' coronavirus measures will remain, with no end date, which means masks continue to be required in most public indoor settings.
In a statement to Parliament on Tuesday, the First Minister said that the rules in places prior to the Omicron variant wave will remain for now.
She told told MSPs: "That means face coverings must still be worn in public indoor settings and on public transport."
There are a huge number of situations where you are legally required to wear a face mask in Scotland - from public transports to schools.
Here is a reminder of places where you must pop on your mask.
1. Buses, planes and trains
On public transport, everyone aged 12 and over must wear a face covering. This means you must wear one:
- on all train services, including the Glasgow subway
- on all bus services and the Edinburgh tram
- in taxis and private hire vehicles
- at bus stations, railway stations and airports
- on ferry services (unless the ferry is open to the elements and physical distancing can be achieved outside, or is large enough that physical distancing can be achieved inside)
- at airports and on all airline services
2. Shops and supermarkets
Face coverings must be worn in all shops and retail outlets.
This includes supermarkets, indoor shopping centres and outlets.
Supermarkets across the country have varying rules on face mask rules but all follow the Scottish Government's guidance.
3. Hairdressers and beauty salons
The requirements also extend to tattoo parlours as well as any other indoor close contact service setting.
There are exceptions when it comes to procedures that are being carried out on the mouth or face area which would be otherwise covered by a face covering as long as the practitioner carrying out the service continues to wear a mask.
You can read the advice in full here.
4. Restaurants and pubs
From Monday, January 24, the legal requirement for venues which serve alcohol to use table service only, along with physical distancing of 1 metre between groups will no longer apply.
Three households per group limits are also to be lifted this coming Monday with nightclubs able to open their doors again for the first time this year.
The Scottish Government clarified that masks would not have to be worn for three Ds - dancing drinking, or dining.
Punters are still required to wear a face covering when entering and exiting a restaurant, bar or club and when visiting the toilet.
Unless eating, drinking or dancing, a mask must be worn - this is a legal requirement.
5. Hospitals, GPs and other medical services
Face coverings must worn by all hospital inpatients across all pathways.
This applies to everyone unless they are exempt or if wearing a mask would compromise clinical care.
When visiting a GP surgery, out of hours practice or pharmacy a face covering should be worn at all times unless the care being provided requires the mask to be removed.
Face masks should also be worn when attending the dentist while entering and leaving as well as when in the waiting area. While treatment is ongoing, the medical professional should be wearing a mask.
Staff providing care in hospitals should also wear a face covering at all times with medical professional in all other settings also required to wear a mask while working.
6. Schools
At the moment, all staff and pupils at secondary school should wear a face covering at all times.
Masks should also be worn on school transport when travelling to and from school.
Primary school pupils are not required to wear a face mask unless advised to by a medical professional.
However, primary students will need to continue to wear a face mask on the school bus or other school transport though, unless your support needs mean you’re don’t have to.
Parents should also wear face coverings when dropping off or picking up children from school.
7. Religious venues, weddings, crematoriums and funeral parlours
People attending life events such as weddings or funerals will have to wear a face-covering throughout the ceremony.
However, the couple getting married or having a civil partnership will not have to wear a face mask during the ceremony, nor will anyone accompanying the couple down the aisle.
8. Workplaces
Face coverings must be worn in communal areas of work places such as in canteens and in corridors as well as when using the shared toilets.
This includes tradespeople working in homes and any other indoor setting where work is carried out
9. Museums, libraries and galleries
Face mask rules also apply to venues such as conference or exhibition centres, community centres as well as libraries, museums and galleries.
Learner drivers must also wear a face when on a lesson, as well as their instructor.
You can see a full list of the places where face coverings are required on the Scottish Government website here.
10. Gyms
Mask should be worn in gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools and indoor fitness studios.
11. Cinemas, theatres and stadiums
Masks should in indoor entertainment venues, such as cinemas, bingo halls, comedy clubs, theatres, concert halls, sport stadia.
The list also includes indoor leisure facilities, such as casinos, amusement arcades, soft play centres, indoor funfairs, among others
12. Hotels
Under Scottish Government guidance, masks should also be worn in hotels when moving around public areas.
Visitors are still required to wear a face covering when entering and exiting a restaurant, bar or club and when visiting the toilet.
Unless eating or drinking a mask must be worn - this is a legal requirement.
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