It means secondary pupils must continue to cover their faces even when seated in the classroom.
Secondary school pupils must continue to wear facemasks in the classroom after the Scottish government decided against lifting the measure.
There had been speculation that the rules for secondary pupils could be relaxed after draft guidance - which has not been published - recommended lifting the requirement for face coverings to be worn in the classroom. But Scottish Conservative education spokesman Oliver Mundell said the announcement would be a "massive disappointment"for pupil and parents, adding: "Scotland's schools should have been a priority for the SNP but with facemasks in classrooms remaining, young people have once again been sent to the back of the queue.
"We will continue to monitor case rates on a weekly basis, with a view to lifting restrictions at the earliest possible time."
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