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Kris Gourlay

Covid Scotland: Face masks to remain after recent surge in positive cases

Face masks are to remain a mandatory Covid measure in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday.

With Scots expecting most Covid measures to come to an end at the end of the month, the one rule that has been in place since the start of the pandemic is set to stay for a little while longer.

Sturgeon addressed Holyrood this afternoon, March 15, to set out further plans on the future restrictions surrounding the virus, although a recent surge in cases has promoted a re-think from health professionals.

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