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Watch: Leitch denies giving Yousaf Covid rule 'workaround' at inquiry

Watch: Leitch denies giving Yousaf Covid rule ‘workaround’ at inquiry

Scotland’s nationwide medical director Prof Jason Leitch has been giving proof on the UK Covid Inquiry.

He was questioned by Jamie Dawson KC a couple of message from then Well being Secretary Humza Yousaf asking about recommendation for carrying a face masks at social events.

Within the message Prof Leitch tells him he needs to be carrying a masks if he’s standing up however provides that no-one else is doing it.

He mentioned the foundations didn’t cowl “standing politely” if somebody got here to speak to you on the desk.

He mentioned he gave Mr Yousaf recommendation on how one can adjust to the foundations on carrying a masks – by holding a drink always whereas at a drinks reception.

Referring to the alternate with Humza Yousaf, Mr Dawson mentioned: “If the well being secretary did not perceive the foundations, what probability did anybody else have?”