Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
World
Claire Galloway

Covid Scotland: New mandatory face covering rules come into force from today

Scots heading into work must be aware of new compulsory rules around face coverings which come into force today.

Last week, Nicola Sturgeon announced changes to the rules on mandatory face coverings in the workplace and at weddings or civil partnership ceremony.

Workers in Scotland were told they must wear a mask in a workplace canteen from last Friday.

This has been extended to include communal areas within a workplace from today, such as corridors and staff rooms.

The First Minister also changed the face covering rules at weddings, with couples no longer required to wear a mask when they tie the knot.

She explained that the regulations will bring the rules on wearing face coverings in workplace canteens "into line with the rules in restaurants and cafes".

"The responsibility for complying with these measures rests with individuals.

"However I would urge employers to take steps in their workplace to explain and promote the new regulations", she added.

To receive one WhatsApp message a day with Edinburgh Live's headlines, as well as breaking news alerts, text NEWS to 07899067815. Then add the number to your contacts as 'Edinburgh Live'.

Face coverings are all ready mandatory in a variety of settings, from public transport to shops and places of worship.

They were also made mandatory at all Sottish secondary school for pupils over the age of 12, who are required to wear masks "habitually" in communal areas.

Meanwhile, a school in Midlothian is also now urging teachers to wear face coverings in classrooms, as well as communal areas.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.