Jason Leitch has urged Scots to wear a face covering when they are sitting down to their Christmas dinner. The Senior Clinical Advisor says the Scottish public should do so in accordance with guidance set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Professor Leitch made the statement when speaking to press at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh.
Guidance from WHO published this week states that for households who chose to mix on these dates they should wear face coverings indoors, just as they would at a shop.And responding to a question from the media, Professor Leitch confirmed he would support that advice.He said: "The WHO advice is good.