Sturgeon says Scots should wear face masks for shopping and travel

First minister issues new virus guidance but insists there is no 'divide or split' with UK advice

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Nicola Sturgeon has announced new guidance recommending that the Scottish public should wear face masks in enclosed spaces where social distancing is difficult to achieve, for example while shopping or using public transport.

She announced the recommendations on facial coverings - which are not mandatory - as calls grow for the UK government to amend its own guidance, with the BMA calling on ministers to make wearing masks in public compulsory. Sturgeon said "all governments across the UK are considering this and it's not for me to speak to them", insisting there was no "divide or split" on the matter.