Pupils and their teachers will now be forced to wear face masks in the classroom in areas facing tougher Covid-19 lockdown measures, the Scottish government has announced.
View email online | | | | | | | | | Oct 30, 2020 | | | | | | | | Good afternoon, This is a breaking coronavirus news bulletin from The Scotsman. Don't forget you can access all our stories, features, sport and interactive puzzle pages with a digital subscription. Try us today for just £3 a month. Your support is greatly appreciated. Face masks in classrooms Pupils and their teachers will now be forced to wear face masks in the classroom in areas facing tougher Covid-19 lockdown measures, the Scottish government has announced. Education secretary John Swinney, who is set to face journalists at the Scottish government’s daily briefing today instead of the First Minister, announced the move and said it was “in light of updated scientific and health advice”. The new rules mean pupils in S4 to S6 and their teachers must wear face coverings at all times including while in classrooms and while moving around the school or in communal areas. Do you agree with this? Have your say on our Facebook page here. More Covid-19 headlines Latest coronavirus figures in Scotland Government announces Remembrance events will not be able to take place across Scotland New guidance on holidays and flights as Cyprus added to UK quarantine list 'The SNP is a tired government in Scotland, but not as weary as the opposition' R number still above 1 Stay safe,
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| | | | | | | Face masks compulsory for senior pupils and teachers in high lockdown levels | | | | | | | | Pupils and their teachers will now be forced to wear face masks in the classroom in areas facing tougher Covid-19 lockdown measures, the Scottish government has announced. | | | | | |
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