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Nicola Sturgeon apologized for violating Covid rules after she was photographed without covering her face at a wake.
The Scottish Sun posted a picture of Scotland’s prime minister standing talking to three people at a social distance, but with her face uncovered, while attending a wake after the funeral of a Scottish government official who died with Covid.
Sturgeon had been wearing a tartan mask and is believed to have briefly removed it when leaving the scene.
Sturgeon told the Sun: “Last Friday, while attending a funeral, I briefly removed my mask. It was a stupid mistake and I’m really sorry.
“I speak every day about the importance of masks, so I am not going to offer any excuses. I was wrong, I’m kicking myself and I’m sorry. “
The mandatory use of face masks for customers in hospitality environments is law since September 14. Clients in hospitality venues must wear a face shield, except when seated, including when entering, leaving, and moving about.
Anyone breaking the rule can be liable for a £ 60 fine in Scotland.
A Scottish Conservative spokesman said: “The Prime Minister should know better. By forgetting the rules and not setting an appropriate example, you are undermining essential public health messages.
“It is a mistake that an ordinary member of the public would not get away with it. There can’t be one rule for Nicola Sturgeon and another for everyone else. ”
