Coronavirus (COVID-19): face coverings and masks

Edits made to comply with gov.scot writing style guide

Updates to Face covering exemptions, Face coverings at work and Wearing a face covering - more information to reflect changes to distancing rules.

Removed references to Christmas Markets and Hogmanay celebrations.

Added two entries in exemptions (temporary removal) related to marriage and civil partnerships.

Updated to reflect current Omicron situation and regulation changes.

Added stakeholder toolkit and linked to via Face coverings at work and If you break the law on face coverings pages.

Minor changes made to all sections. Section on exemption cards republished.

Guidance streamlined.

Helping others section updated.

Update to enforcement measures page.

Amended to clarify that face coverings must be worn in hospitality settings on public transport.

More information provided on communal spaces in the workplace.

Updates throughout to reflect latest situation.

Updates throughout to link to latest information.

Link to regulations on exemptions page updated.

Updated to reflect move to beyond level 0 on 9 August 2021

Updates throughout to reflect latest situation.

Changes made to introductory section to remove bullet points that are no longer relevant.

Minor changes made to section wording and removal of references to FACTS.

All sections updated to reflect latest position - particularly around changes in physical distancing from 2 metres to 1 metre.

Update to face coverings exemptions page.

Content restructured and updated to reflect latest position.

Content restructured into sections and information added on workplace use of face coverings and face masks.

Multiple changes to the guuidance

Minor amendments to text and new links added.

Added telephone number for the face covering exemption card helpline.