India  
 
NewsR.in

Scotland to end most Covid restrictions but face masks stay in some settings

Video Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Duration: 01:41s - Published
Scotland to end most Covid restrictions but face masks stay in some settings

Scotland to end most Covid restrictions but face masks stay in some settings

Most of the remaining Covid restrictions are to be scrapped in Scotland from Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has said, but the legal requirement to wear face coverings in some settings will remain.The First Minister told MSPs in a virtual sitting of the Scottish Parliament that the country could move beyond Level 0 – the lowest level of a five-tier system of restrictions in Scotland – due to the “steady decline in cases” and “the success of vaccination”.She said most of the remaining legally imposed restrictions – including on physical distancing and limits to the size of social gatherings – would be lifted, allowing large-scale events to take place.


You Might Like


đź’ˇ newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Scotland Scotland Country within the United Kingdom

Scared to death! Baby red panda dies in Scotland after nearby fireworks set off

 A baby red panda has been literally scared to death by fireworks being set off near her home at Edinburgh Zoo, according to conservationists.
Sky News

Scotland Nations League games to be shown on YouTube

 Scotland's concluding Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland will again to be broadcast on YouTube, rather than on television.
BBC Sport

Sean Connery's old football club launches fundraiser after points deduction over slope on pitch

 A Scottish football club where James Bond star Sir Sean Connery was once a player has launched a fundraiser to fix a slope on its pitch.
Sky News

How Nations League affects World Cup qualifying

 BBC Sport looks at what England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have to play for in the Nations League - and how it ties into the World Cup.
BBC Sport

Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023

Sturgeon 'certain' she will see Scottish independence [Video]

Sturgeon 'certain' she will see Scottish independence

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she is "absolutely certain" Scotland will become independent within her lifetime. But her predecessor, Alex Salmond, has told Channel Four News she has "wasted" political opportunities. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Credit: ODN    Duration: 00:48Published

Member of the Scottish Parliament Member of the Scottish Parliament Representatives in the Scottish Parliament (1999- )

SNP Westminster leader aims to become MSP at next Holyrood election

 SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has announced he intends to stand at the 2026 Holyrood election - but has brushed off speculation it's a move to take over..
Sky News

Related videos from verified sources

Colorado Department Of Public Health Officials Take Firm Stance On Masks [Video]

Colorado Department Of Public Health Officials Take Firm Stance On Masks

State Epidemiologist Rachel Herlihy talked about how important masks are to prevent the spread of COVID.

Credit: CBS 4 Denver     Duration: 01:37Published
New Mask, Vaccine Requirements Taking Effect In New York [Video]

New Mask, Vaccine Requirements Taking Effect In New York

State health officials are requiring face masks at all public and private schools, while US Open officials will require fans to show proof of vaccination before entering the grounds. CBS2's Christina..

Credit: CBS 2 New York     Duration: 02:26Published
Decision To Not Require COVID Vaccines Or Masks For Fans At US Open Draws Criticism [Video]

Decision To Not Require COVID Vaccines Or Masks For Fans At US Open Draws Criticism

The U.S. Open gets started next week, and despite the rapid spread of the Delta variant, the tournament will not require vaccines or masks. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.

Credit: CBS 2 New York     Duration: 02:15Published