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Scotland covid face mask laws to end on April 18 but guidance to remain in place

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that the legal requirement to wear a face covering would end on April 18. Meanwhile, from this Monday, masks will no longer be required in places of worship, weddings, funerals, and other commemorative events.

Glasgow Live

Scotland to phase out legal requirement to wear face masks from April 4

The changes would begin on April 4 for places of worship and weddings, with the wider legal requirements for shops and public transport converted to guidance on April 18

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to continue testing twice a week for covid

Free covid testing in Scotland ends next month but the First Minister has urged the public to continue regular checks in the meantime.

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Sturgeon confirms delayed end of Covid mask laws

The First Minister said the data shows the latest Omicron wave has peaked or is peaking

Insider UK

Nicola Sturgeon announces face mask rule will end in Scotland next month

The First Minister made the announcement during a statement to Holyrood this afternoon.

Daily Record

Covid Scotland: Sir Patrick Vallance in dire warning as virus 'evolving rapidly'

The UK's chief scientific adviser gave his assessment of living with Covid as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon prepares to address Scotland on issues including wearing face masks.

Edinburgh Live

Maintaining face mask law is now ‘too big a force’ expert tells Sturgeon

Decision expected this afternoon on whether the requirement will move from law to guidance

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Scotland's face mask rule 'doesn't need legal enforcement anymore', expert warns

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be announcing whether the requirement for face coverings can be removed from April 4 at a covid briefing at the Scottish Parliament today.

Glasgow Live

Concerns raised with the First Minister at Holyrood over tragic deaths of five people at Perth mental health hospital ward

A fifth patient died at Moredun Ward in Murray Royal Hospital between May 2013 and January 2021, where only four of them had been made public previously

Daily Record

Face mask law is now ‘too big a force’ expert tells Nicola Sturgeon

Dr Christine Tait-Burkard backed moving to a situation where the use of face coverings is recommended, rather than being mandatory.

The Independent UK

What time is Nicola Sturgeon's update today? Where to watch and what to expect

The First Minister is expected to reveal the Scottish Government's decision on face mask rules in Scotland.

Daily Record

Glasgow Central staff set up welcome stall for refugees arriving from Ukraine

As Scotland prepares to welcome thousands of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine, Network Rail staff have set up welcome stalls for those arriving via train to Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon says Edinburgh Fringe 'must not tolerate' worker exploitation

The First Minister said the world-renowned capital event still had 'a way to go' to tackle the exploitation of workers struggling against mistreatment in volunteer positions

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid update as decision to be made on face mask rule

The First Minister met with her cabinet to decide if the requirement to wear a covering on public transport and in several other settings will be lifted.

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Six new laws and rules coming to Scotland this April that will impact you

There are a number of important changes coming into force throughout April.

The Independent UK

Decision on face mask rules to be announced

Mask requirements were due to be eased earlier this month, but a spike in cases led to a delay.

The Independent UK

Sir Stephen House to take over Met Police temporarily – seven years after he was ‘sacked’ by Nicola Sturgeon

It’s a contentious appointment at a troubled time for the Met

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon to give covid briefing today - how and where to watch

The First Minister is expected to address MSPs in Holyrood just after 2pm today, and we're guessing she'll be talking about face masks and the current numbers of hospital patients.

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Daily Record

All remaining Covid restrictions in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon due to give update

The First Minister is set to update Scots on the state of the pandemic in an address to MSPs on Wednesday.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon to hold covid briefing tomorrow as hospitalisations reach record high

Nicola Sturgeon is expected to address MSPs at Holyrood regarding covid-19 at 2pm on Wednesday March 30 as hospitalisations from covid cases reach a record high.

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon to make Covid announcement on Wednesday as patients reach record high

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make a Covid-19 announcement tomorrow when she addresses MSPs in parliament, and many have called on her to drop the remaining legal restrictions

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon told to finally ditch face mask rule as Scotland lags behind rest of the UK

The First Minister will make a statement on coronavirus tomorrow as the number of cases rises but with almost all restrictions now lifted.

Daily Record

The First Minister takes a tour of West Lothian's vaccine production facility

The First Minister visited Valnevas vaccine production plant following a turbulent few months for the facility

Wales Online

What are the remaining Covid rules and guidance around the UK

With coronavirus cases rising in Wales due to the BA.2 variant, the Welsh Government has decided not to go ahead with a previous plan to end all remaining restrictions from Monday, March 28

Insider UK

McColl maintains ferry contracts were rushed for political reasons

Former Ferguson Marine owner accuses the government of conducting a “fabulous propaganda exercise”

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