shops next week. The First Minister said the rule would come into force from next Friday, July 10, today during the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing.
She also announced that the two-metre social distancing rule can be reduced in shops and on public transport at that time. Masks became mandatory in Scotland on all public transport on June 22.From July 15, Scotland is set to reopen indoor pubs, restaurants and hairdressers.Sturgeon said the Scottish Government has been considering the issue of face coverings "for some time now".She said: "I can confirm today that from the expected start of phase three, which is July 10 next week, wearing face coverings will also be mandatory in shops."Children under five will be exempt from.
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