This comes after Nicola Sturgeon was reported to police after allegations that she violated Covid’s laws on face coverings in closed public places.
A video circulated on social media shows the first unmasked minister visiting a barber shop in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, during an election campaign on Saturday.
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The law became a guideline on Monday, with the public encouraged to continue wearing masks.
The video shows how Nicola Sturgeon does not wear a face mask in a public setting.
Scottish police issued a statement saying local officials had spoken to the first minister to remind her of the importance of the legal requirement at the time.
Police said they were already satisfied with the measures and no further action was taken.
In the video, Ms. Sturgeon appears to be uncovered as she mingles with clients and pats a man’s head in a barber chair, mimicking the sound of an electric razor.
Ms. Sturgeon said she admitted the action was a “mistake” on her part and apologized.
In a statement, Nicola Sturgeon said: “On Saturday, while running an outdoor campaign in East Kilbride, I was invited to a local barber shop. A few seconds later, while I was in the store, I realized that I had forgotten to put on my face cover again. Then I put it on right away.
“However, I accept that not wearing a face mask for even a few seconds was a mistake on my part and I regret it.
“After receiving complaints about this, the Scottish police contacted me. They would do this to anyone else in these circumstances, and they were absolutely right to treat me no differently than any other citizen.
“I explained that the mistake was inadvertent and the police confirmed that the matter was closed.
The first minister added: “Until the law no longer requires the wearing of face covers, I will continue to do so in circumstances where this can help reduce the risk of infection, and I encourage everyone to do the same.
In response to the news, Scottish conservatives said that the actions taken by the police “look strange” because there was a “clear violation of the rules.”
The Scottish conservative SME, Craig Hoy, said: “We believe that the police have not chosen to be rude to people who violate the rules of the SNP, but it seems strange not to take any further action, given that this seems a very clear violation of the rules in commercial premises where masks were to be worn.
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Scottish police said their actions were “in line with our proportionate approach during the pandemic”.
Earlier, the issue was assessed by the Scottish police after they were informed.
A spokesman for the Scottish Police said: “Local officials have spoken to the first minister to remind her how important it is to wear face shields when there is a legal requirement to do so.
“Given the circumstances surrounding this incident, the Scottish police are pleased that no further action is needed.
“This is in line with our proportional approach during the pandemic.
National Clinical Director Jason Leach came under fire from opposition members on Monday morning after defending the first minister on the issue.
Speaking to the BBC Good Morning Scotland this morning, Professor Leach said the first minister’s actions were “actually what we ask people to do”, adding that she realized “within seconds” that she should put your face down.
Criticizing Professor Leach, Scottish Conservatives said his remarks were “inappropriate” for him as a civil servant.
This comes as the prime minister enters another week, ready to defend his post as prime minister as he prepares to urge lawmakers that there are bigger issues to focus on in the party saga.
Although he was fined by Sofia police for celebrating his birthday in the cabinet in June 2020 while coronavirus restrictions were in place, the prime minister is expected to tell lawmakers on Tuesday that it should not be at the center to the attention of politicians.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the mayor, is also expected to decide whether to allow a vote or to refer Mr Johnson to the Privileges Committee – which will decide whether he misled the House of Representatives over his explanations to the party.
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