Supermarkets have become a lifeline for people during this pandemic as millions flock to them to buy essential foods and medicines.
Boris Johnson on Monday ordered everyone to stay at home and only venture out to stores 'infrequently' as the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge.
When you do arrive at your local shop it's likely the building will be busy with other customers all attempting to get their hands on supplies which have been running low ever since customers started stockpiling over a month ago.
So to safe stay and ensure you don't spread the deadly disease any further, it's important shoppers follow strict rules while they are out.
Guards will be stationed outside most supermarket chains to ensure not too many shoppers are inside at the same time.
And Lidl, Morrisons, Aldi, Iceland and Sainsbury's have all installed protective screens for staff who are working throughout the pandemic.
Here's our list of the top advice:
Keep two metres away from people while queuing
This could be quite challenging and relies on people around you knowing the rules as well.
Queues are the time when everyone in supermarkets gets the closest together so it is the most likely place where the two metre rule could be broken. Try not to unload your shopping until the person in front is by the tills.
Keep a safe distance from people in the store
Lots of supermarkets have put tape on the floor to show customers the correct distance they need to stand between people. If there are no markings then a good rule of thumb is to avoid heading to a shelf that already has someone standing there.
Don't panic buy
It is a scary prospect to be stuck at home without food if you suddenly have to go into self-isolation but in almost every community across Bristol residents groups have been offering to bring food to stranded people. There are also dozens of local businesses supplying food to people's doorsteps, so there is no need to stock up.
Wear gloves
This an essential rule. If you have coronavirus then you could pass the deadly bug on to everyone who touches the same things as you if you aren't wearing gloves. This rule also helps to protect supermarket workers who are risking their own health to serve you.
Don't pay using cash
Almost every store has now gone contactless. It's the safest and most hygienic method of payment as it completely eliminates the need to touch a PIN pad.
The limit for debit and credit cards sits at £35 - something which has proven a problem for those trying to pay for larger shops to reduce the number of trips to the shops.
But from next week that figure is expected to rise to £45.
Wash your hands before entering and as soon as you leave
People can contract COVID-19 by touching an infected object or surface “and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes,” so it's essential that you keep washing you hands to get rid of any germs.
