No mask? It’s on the cards

AN exemption card has been produced by the Scottish Government for people who cannot wear face coverings in shops and other indoor locations.

Social Security and Older People Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the system had been designed to help people ‘clearly communicate’ they are exempt from the requirements.

It is being brought in almost five months after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced it was mandatory for Scots to wear masks or face coverings inside shops and on public transport.

Now those who cannot wear a covering can request an exemption card from Disability Equality Scotland to either wear on a lanyard or carry with them.

Miss Somerville said: ‘We have developed this card in conjunction with a range of equality stakeholders as something which can clearly communicate if you are exempt from the regulations.’