Professor Fiona McQueen – Chief Nursing Officer – has sent the following letter today (23 July). In this letter she confirms that a new Frequently Asked Question document has been published to support interim guidance on the wider user of face masks and face coverings in health and social care settings.

The guidance and FAQ document can both be found on: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-interim-guidance-on-the-extended-use-of-face-masks-in-hospitals-and-care-homes/

CNO letter on widening the use of facemasks FAQ