The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public spaces and on public transport will become guidance next week.
A Scottish Government statement "strongly recommended" that face coverings continue to be worn where appropriate - including in indoor crowded spaces and on public transport - as members of the public are advised to carry on taking sensible precautions to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Data shows the situation has generally improved, but Covid has not gone away, with over 5,000 cases a day still being recorded in Scotland.