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Glasgow hospital staff told to wear face masks due to outbreaks as wards closed
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Glasgow hospital staff told to wear face masks due to outbreaks as wards closed

NHS staff working in hospitals in Glasgow have been told by bosses to wear face masks due to "outbreaks" as some wards have closed.
Facemasks have not been a routine requirement for staff and visitors in healthcare settings since May Facemasks have not been a routine requirement for staff and visitors in healthcare settings since May
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Report: Covid lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced infections’

Former Conservative health secretary Matt Hancock has claimed a decision by Nicola Sturgeon requiring pupils in Scotland to wear face masks in schools 'bounced' the UK Goverment to reverse its policy on the issue. Former Conservative health secretary Matt Hancock has claimed a decision by Nicola Sturgeon requiring pupils in Scotland to wear face masks in schools 'bounced' the UK Goverment to reverse its policy on the issue.
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Face mask rules may not be lifted as planned, minister suggests

Nicola Sturgeon is to update Holyrood on Tuesday on whether the requirement to wear face masks in certain indoor settings will be relaxed. Nicola Sturgeon is to update Holyrood on Tuesday on whether the requirement to wear face masks in certain indoor settings will be relaxed.
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Easing face mask rules now may be reckless, Sturgeon told ahead of Covid update

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Where you have to wear face masks in Scotland - See the new rules

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