Bosses at EK, East Kilbride have asked everyone to play their part in the fight against coronavirus.
We told you last week how the shopping centre is due to reopen next Monday (July 13).
Since then, it has been announced that face masks will be compulsory in all Scottish shops from Friday.
That led to the First Minister urging shoppers not to wait but to get into the habit of covering their faces right away – something centre bosses in East Kilbride agree with.
A spokesman for the centre told us: “The announcement about face coverings in shops represents another move by the Scottish government to reduce the spread of coronavirus as we move towards phase 3.
“We’d ask all those visiting the centre to be mindful of the new rules, and thank shoppers and retailers for following the new guidelines and for their patience, understanding and support during these challenging times.”
The centre is preparing to welcome more visitors after the relaxing of lockdown restrictions.
In line with Phase 3 of the government’s four phase coronavirus route-map, non-essential retailers will – from Monday – be allowed to reopen their doors within indoor shopping centres.
In preparation, the centre team has been working with retailers to introduce a series of measures designed to keep everyone visiting and working at the centre safe at all times.
Clear and simple safe distancing guidelines have been introduced, many of which will already be familiar to shoppers who have visited supermarkets in recent months.
A one-way system will be in operation throughout the centre, with increased signage in place and the centre team will be managing the number of customers allowed on the mall at one time to allow social distancing measures to be safely followed.
Touch points have been reduced as much as possible and there will be no seating throughout the malls. All touch point areas will be cleaned regularly and hand sanitising stations are installed for shoppers to use throughout the centre.
The spokesman added: “We have followed Scottish government guidelines since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and in line with this advice has implemented, with retailers, a number of measures to keep employees and shoppers safe.
“Retailers are responsible for hygiene and social distancing measures within their shops and will be operating in line with their company policies.
“Stores will have socially distanced queuing systems, with some shops also operating one-way entry and exit systems.”
