Question reference: S5W-35796
- Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 March 2021
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 19 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to amending its COVID-19 guidance to exempt people who have a face covering exemption card from wearing a face covering when they are required to travel in the same vehicle as a carer, who does not reside at the same address, and social distancing cannot be maintained, and what its position is on providing exemptions in situations where both people have received their (a) first and (b) second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Answer
We have produced guidance on car and vehicle sharing during the pandemic, which can be found on the Scottish Government website. When car sharing, occupants, including the driver, are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering provided it does not compromise driver safety in any way.
Currently, there are no exemptions for people who have been vaccinated. We are considering the role a vaccination certificate might have. However, it is too soon to introduce any form of certification.