With cases beginning to rise all over the country again the HSE has reminded people about shopping safely.
After a further 430 cases were confirmed across the country on Sunday the HSE tweeted the latest advice for when you're doing the groceries.
They said: "When shopping, the main risk is coming into contact with an infected person.
"By law, you have to wear a face covering when shopping, as it can be difficult to practice social distancing in a shop."
The WHO has long said that there is little chance of picking up Covid-19 when at the shops but normal precautions apply.
Here is the main advice when heading to Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Supervalu, Dunnes or your shop of choice;
Grocery shopping safely in Covid-19 era
Key points
When shopping you should:
- wear a face covering- this is the law in shops and shopping centres
- follow good hygiene practices
- practice social distancing
- minimise contact with people outside of your household
When shopping
- Use the sanitiser provided for your hands and trolley or basket.
- Remember to avoid touching your face.
- Wear a face covering if you are over 13 years old - but you do not have to wear one if you have an illness or impairment that would make wearing a face covering uncomfortable.
- If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve.
- Follow social distancing guidelines - keep 2 metres distance between yourself and others in queues and while shopping.
- Pay by card instead of cash - contactless payment may reduce the risk of infection. If you use cash, the risk is low, particularly if you clean your hands regularly after handling cash.
After shopping
- Wash your hands properly.
- Put away your shopping.
- Wash your hands again.
Shopping for the vulnerable
- leave the shopping on their doorstep
- ring the bell or phone them
- stand back while they collect it
