Masks

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK Charlotte Hawes

Spain, France and Turkey travel update by Foreign Office Beth Franklin

Who's behind the masks?

The Masked Singer 2023: Bookies predict who is behind the masks Beth Franklin

From left: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross

How to watch the new series of ITV’s The Masked Singer Benjamin Jackson

LNER: Passengers surprised on train as announcer claims that after Berwick ‘its everybody for themselves’ in relation to mask rules

Train announcer claims that after Berwick ‘its everybody for themselves’ Rachel Mackie

Face masks and social distancing are still with us, so shouldn't we be in a Covid tier? (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

We should only shed tiers when Covid really is finally all over – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

The updated guidance was published on Friday.

Updated care home guidance encourages more visitors and allows tests at home Elsa Maishman

Jason Leitch

Jason Leitch says wearing face masks is a 'selfless act' that should stay in pla... By The Newsroom

A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a shop selling masks in Edinburgh city centre

Masks and social distancing 'could last years', leading expert warns Alexander Brown

“I made far too many of these this year, but lightly toasted with some smooth peanut butter helped get us through lockdown." - Banana bread donated to The Young Foundation’s #Museumof2020 by Ajeet Jugnauth

Museum of 2020 Kayt Turner

The World Health Organisation has urged people to stay at home this Christmas

'Is that Dr Who? I would listen to hme' - Readers online comments on WHO Christm... By The Newsroom

(Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the safest kinds of face coverings to wear Alex Nelson

A search party has been organised for missing local teenager - volunteers are asked to meet at the Port Seton Community Centre at 8 am.

Watch: Community of missing teenager organise search party Rachel Mackie

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying Helen Johnson

Many people who don’t like face masks have opted for plastic face shields or masks with valves, making it easier to breathe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Masks with valves and plastic face shields less effective at reducing spread of ... Helen Johnson

New research from the University of Edinburgh has found even single-layer face coverings can block the largest and most heavily virus-laden droplets expelled when an infected person talks or coughs

Masks 'tremendously effective' at curbing Covid-19 spread Ilona Amos

The Canary Islands have seen a spike in cases in recent weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indoor nightlife and outdoor smoking are to be banned in the Canary Islands - th... Sarah Wilson

Do children have to wear face masks on flights? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the rules around children wearing face masks on planes - from Easyjet,... Helen Johnson

Manager Remony Kerray, left, and volunteer Val Smith prepare for the reopening of the CHSS charity shop in Stockbridge

A plea from the heart from Edinburgh charity shops By The Newsroom

Airline Jet2 is getting ready to restart its summer trips, with flights due to begin from 15 July.

But there will be certain rules in place that travellers will need to follow, in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules Jet2 passengers will now have to follow Helen Johnson

Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh.

Irvine Welsh gives seal of approval to actor's Trainspotting 'Choose Life' parod... Gary Flockhart

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, you may now be wearing a face mask when leaving the house for your daily walk or when visiting the supermarket (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how you should and shouldn’t wear a face mask - according to experts Helen Johnson

Here's what experts say about whether scarves are a suitable alternative to face... Sarah Wilson

James McAvoy joined Scottish celebrities to raise money during the liverstream. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Livestream of Scottish celebrities raises more than £40,000 for NHS PPE PA Reporter

Annie Lennox has joined the line-up for fundraiser

Annie Lennox, Irvine Welsh, Judy Murray and Sir Chris Hoy join line-up for coron... Gary Flockhart

The actor posted the video on his Twitter

Scottish film star Jack Lowden creates lockdown Trainspotting parody Caitlyn Dewar