The legal requirement to wear face masks in certain public settings in Scotland will continue until at least the start of April after a surge in Covid cases.
Nicola Sturgeon said rising cases driven by the BA.2 sub-variant meant the rule would have to stay in place beyond this date. It will be reviewed again in two weeks' time.
The law on masks, which applies to public transport and enclosed public spaces, was due to be converted to guidance on March 21.
