Scots are expected to be told to use scarves to cover their mouth and nose instead of wearing masks during the coronavirus outbreak, according to reports.

The nation's top scientists have been discussing the benefits of masks, and whether they could slow the spread of Covid-19 by being made compulsory.

The advisory group on emergencies, known as Sage, is set to meet today and are expected to tell ministers that surgical masks should only be used by medical workers.

Due to worldwide shortage of personal protective equiptment (PPE), the public is instead likely to be told to wear home-made masks, scarves or bandanas to cover their mouths and noses, the Guardian reports.

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