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What did Nicola Sturgeon say in today's update as Scotland's face mask end dates confirmed

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Nicola Sturgeon delivered an update on face masks in Scotland, announcing that the law will become guidance from next month.The face mask mandate - Scotland's last remaining Covid requirement - will be phased out in stages beginning April 4 in places of worship and weddings.On April 18, the legal requirement to wear masks in indoor public areas and public transport will be dropped.The First Minister said the wave of BA.2, also known as Stealth Omicron, has peaked or is peaking according to the latest data.The landmark change comes as Covid figures are at their worst.Scotland recorded its highest number of new infections yesterday since the start of the pandemic, said the FM.In her update today, Nicola Sturgeon said there was "cautious optimism" despite the record figures.The FM said the Scottish Government had taken into account the "very high level" of infection and the pressure on the NHS, as well as the protection face coverings provide.Covid currently presents a "medium" threat, said the SNP leader, could become a "low" threat this spring.She said the latest figures were "grounds for optimism that this latest wave of infection may now have peaked".Nicola Sturgeon noted a 15 percent decrease in cases over the last seven days as the drop in cases could become more pronounced over the coming weeks.In comparison to an average 12,400 new daily cases two weeks ago, 9,610 were reported today."We have therefore concluded, subject as always to the state of the pandemic, that the legal requirement to wear face coverings will be replaced with guidance on the following phased basis," said the FM.On April 4, the requirement will be axed in places of worship and weddings.Two weeks later on April 18, the wider legal requirement -

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