Understanding Scottish Government’s new guidance on when children and young people should wear face coverings

Date: 4th September 2020
Category: Health and health services, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

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This resource answers commonly asked questions in relation to Scottish Government’s new face coverings guidance, that has been implemented from 31^st August 2020.

Commonly asked questions that have been answered include:

• What is a face covering?
• What should schools do when children do not wear face coverings?
• What should I do if I do not feel able to wear a face covering?
• Why has this advice been introduced?

Discover more here.