RUSHES: Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon press conference July 13th

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon press conference July 13th; SCOTLAND: Edinburgh: St Andrew's House: INT Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of Scotland) press conference statement SOT. (Part 3 of 3) - I completely understand why for many journeys, people immediately think about using the car. But if your journey is a local one, think about whether it can be made by walking, cycling or wheeling. That won’t always be possible – but in quite a few cases, it will be a healthy and enjoyable alternative. So as we all travel a bit more – think about how and why you are travelling. If you are able to shop locally or work from home, continue do that. And also, as I said, consider active travel. And if you’re using public transport, plan ahead. If you’re able to travel at less busy times of day, that will help you and others. And at all times follow safety guidance – including of course by wearing a face covering. That brings me on to the final point I want to cover today. Saturday and yesterday was the first full weekend when face coverings were mandatory in shops. Everything I have seen or heard – through social media, through other reports, and through my own brief visit to a couple of shops yesterday – everything suggests that compliance with the new law has been very high indeed and I want to thank everyone for that. It is exactly what I would have expected – but it is still very welcome. Face coverings are mandatory in shops and on public transport – but it’s also worth remembering that they can also be useful in other indoor enclosed spaces. So if you are inside somewhere and it’s not easy to maintain physical distancing, it’s always a good idea to put your face covering on. Indoor shopping malls open today, and you should wear the face covering not just in the shops, but also inside the shared spaces in the mall. So my thanks to everyone who is now wearing a face covering. It is an important way in which all of us can help to protect eac...