Sainsbury's sets its new rules for shoppers in England after July 19

Sainsbury's has set out what the new rules for shopping in its stores will be in England after July 19.

The date sees the Government lift most coronavirus regulations in England - including the laws on wearing masks in shops.

But the Government has said it expects shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks and following Covid-safe procedures.

Sainsbury’s has confirmed measures that will stay in place in stores to help continue keeping everyone safe.

From Monday, when wearing a face covering becomes a personal choice in England, new signs and tannoy messages in Sainsbury’s stores will encourage customers to continue to wear a face covering, if they can.

Colleagues will also be encouraged to wear a face covering, unless they are behind a screen and all of Sainsbury’s leadership team will wear one when visiting stores.

While screens between self-service checkouts and dividing checkout queues will be gradually removed from stores in England, they will remain in place between colleagues and customers when they are being served at checkouts.

Hand sanitiser stations will remain in all stores and Sainsbury’s will continue with thorough cleaning of trollies and baskets, as well as deep cleaning overnight.

Simon Roberts, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive, said: “As we respond to the recent change in government guidance, we know that safety is still top of mind for many of our colleagues and customers.

"Our colleagues’ safety is vital and many of our colleagues would feel more comfortable if those who can wear face coverings continue to wear them.

"We’ve listened closely to our customers too and they are telling us the same. We’re asking everyone to be considerate and, while we understand wearing a face covering will now be a personal choice, we want to ensure we best support and protect each other in the weeks and months ahead.”

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