Some supermarkets in Gedling borough have updated their safety measures and rules now that we are in lockdown.
What rules and measures have Asda put in place?
Asda has announced it is putting in the folloing measures over the coming weeks:
- Extending the hours Covid Safety Marshals will be on duty at the front of every store from 8am to 8pm. These colleagues will be on hand to manage access, help customers with safety queries, and remind them of the need to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing when they shop.
- Applying a protective antibacterial coating to all trolley and basket handles to prevent the spread of bacteria. The same coating is successfully used to kill bacteria in the NHS Nightingale Excel Hospital.
- Installing an additional sanitisation stations at the front of stores. More sanitisation stations have been added within stores including a minimum of 10 in each superstore.
- Automatic counting technology will be installed to manage capacity and help customers socially distance. In addition, Asda is trialling a queuing app where customers can wait in their cars before receiving a notification to enter the store.
- All tills will be opened at the busiest times to reduce queues and speed up the checkout process for customers.
The supermarket chain added that they currently have good product availability in store and online and can reassure customers that they do not need to buy more than they normally would before or after the lockdown comes into effect.
Roger Burnley, CEO and President at Asda, said: “Providing a safe environment for our customers and colleagues to shop and work has been our priority throughout the pandemic and we are stepping up the measures we have in store to provide additional protection.
“We would ask customers to play their part by respecting social distancing and shopping responsibly when they visit our stores.”
What rules and measures have Sainsbury’s put in place?
Simon Roberts, the CEO of Sainsbury’s issued a letter to customers informing them of the latest measures.
He wrote: “As we are seeing increased restrictions across the nation, I am writing to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to keep you and our colleagues safe when you shop with us.
“As we approach winter, we know that queuing will become harder for some of our customers.
“From Thursday (November 5), we will offer elderly and vulnerable customers and NHS and care workers with an NHS ID priority access to our stores. This means you can skip the queue at any time so that we can welcome you into our stores quickly and safely.
“We will continue to have socially distanced queuing systems in place outside our stores, supported by a greeter at the front of stores at busier times of day and we ask that you please queue at a safe distance of two metres apart.
“We are following government guidance and encourage you to please do the same by wearing a mask when you are in our stores. However, we completely understand if you are medically exempt from wearing a mask.
“Where possible, we ask that you only send one adult per household when you shop with us. This will help us manage the number of people in our stores and make your shop quicker and smoother.
“As we keep working hard to feed the nation, we are focused on getting as much food and other essential items as possible onto shelves. We have a good supply of stock so please also continue to buy what you need for yourself and your family and there will be enough for everyone.
“We have been working hard to increase the number of online orders we can carry out and we are on track to fulfil 750,000 online orders per week across home delivery and Click and Collect.
What rules and measures have Tesco put in place?
The supermarket chain posted an update on their website.
It read: “We’re continuing to do all we can to ensure that everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment.
“We have installed a simple ’traffic light’ system in some of our larger stores to help us manage the flow in and out. Once in-store, please keep to the social distancing markings.
“If there’s a queue outside and it’s raining, we’ll be handing out sanitised umbrellas.
“Hand sanitiser and cleaning stations are available around our stores, and we continue to have social distancing guidelines and signage in place.
“There are screens at the checkouts to keep everyone safe, and we encourage you to use contactless payment where you can.
“When you visit our stores, please follow the legal guidance on wearing a face covering.
“If you forget to bring one, we have packs available to buy at the front of our stores, which you can open immediately and pay for with your shopping later.
“As a reminder, the police can issue fines for not wearing a face covering, unless you’re exempt.
“We’re continuing our dedicated hours for vulnerable customers.
“We’re giving NHS, emergency service, and care workers priority access to our stores to help them shop when they have the time. If there’s a queue, please come to the front with your valid ID to enter.”
What rules and measures have Morrisons put in place?
Supermarket chain Morrisons have re-introduced limits on a number of products following concerns of panic buying.
The full list of products that have been capped are:
- Bar soap – maximum of three items
- Hand sanitizers – maximum of three items
- Hand wash – maximum of three items
- Calpol – maximum of two items
- World foods rice – maximum of three items
- World foods flour – maximum of three items
- World foods oil – maximum of three items
- Toilet paper – maximum of three items
- Bathroom cleaning – maximum of three items
- Floor cleaning – maximum of three items
- Glass and window cleaning – maximum of three items
- Kitchen cleaning – maximum of three items
- Multi-purpose cleaning – maximum of three items
- Bleach – maximum of three items
- Disinfectant – maximum of three items
- Toilet care bleach and disinfectant – maximum of three items
- Kitchen roll – maximum of three items
A Morrisons spokeswoman said: “We are introducing a limit on a small number of key products, such as toilet roll and disinfectant.
“Our stock levels of these products are good but we want to ensure that they are available for everyone.”
I have been in Tesco, Carlton today and there was at least 6 people not wearing face coverings.
You don’t have to wear a face mask, 2010 discrimination act and not all discrimination is race or gender
Where is the ‘NHS Track and Trace QR code to be scanned on Entry?
Why are shops not displaying and making sure its done ?
Will you please allow the elderly and disabled people and mental health with id proof of their disabilities and mental health to be able to only do their shopping in the morning till midday like asda as it helps us alot better and we get a chance to get our bits I find with people overspending and making me Rush around doesn’t help my epilepsy and I have had several seizures in the stores because of it