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Scotland to drop face mask requirements

soolin
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edited 19 May 2025 at 4:59PM in Coronavirus Board
This is being reported in the news as here:
https://news.sky.com/story/covid-scotland-to-drop-legal-requirement-to-wear-face-masks-in-certain-settings-on-phased-basis-12578267

Nothing official though on the Scottish Government site which has not been updated since 1st April. probably worth waiting for the official update before accepting the news stories.


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  • sheramber
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-61099172

    The government has now confirmed the move in a letter to the Scottish Parliament's presiding officer and relevant committee conveners.


  • comeandgo
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    soolin said:
    This is being reported in the news as here:
    https://news.sky.com/story/covid-scotland-to-drop-legal-requirement-to-wear-face-masks-in-certain-settings-on-phased-basis-12578267

    Nothing official though on the Scottish Government site which has not been updated since 1st April. probably worth waiting for the official update before accepting the news stories.


    It’s true.
  • molerat
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    A lot of non mask wearing going on round here anyway.  After getting caught out in church she had very little wiggle room left to continue imposing her whims.

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  • soolin said:
    Nothing official though on the Scottish Government site which has not been updated since 1st April. probably worth waiting for the official update before accepting the news stories.


    https://www.gov.scot/news/use-of-face-coverings/
  • molerat
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    edited 15 April 2022 at 1:24PM
    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:
    “That is why although the use of face coverings will become guidance rather than a legal requirement I strongly recommend members of the public continue wearing face coverings in indoor settings where possible, and particularly when significant numbers of people are present.
    Like Westminster Abbey ? 
    Actions speak louder than words.  Lead by example if you want the trust of the public I say.

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  • molerat
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    edited 17 April 2022 at 7:41PM
    Looks like the hypocrite has decided to start early

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  • Butts
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    Just flown down from EDI to LHR without having to wear a mask anywhere in the airports or onboard - excellent  :D
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