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All Covid rules in Scotland that haven't been axed - as face masks in schools to remain
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Earlier today, the Scottish Government announced that secondary school pupils will still be required to wear face coverings beyond the October break.
The Chief Medical Officer said that while there are encouraging signs in the fight against the virus, a more cautious approach would allow more time for 12 to 15-year-olds to take up vaccination.
Recent public health data shows that just over 47% of people in this age group have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
The decision means that secondary-aged pupils, and staff in primary and secondary schools, will still be required to wear face coverings in communal areas or when moving around the building.When announcing the continuation of the measures, Education Secretary
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