Stickers are used to conceal expired use-by dates on coronavirus PPE, photo by an NHS hospital cleaner, Scotland

Stickers are used to conceal expired use-by dates on coronavirus PPE, photo by an NHS hospital cleaner, Scotland   (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)

Scotland’s SNP first minister Nicola Sturgeon has approved relabelling of out-of-date personal protective equipment for use in the coronavirus pandemic. Pictured, a use-by date of four years ago is concealed by a sticker.