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Emma Munbodh & Hannah Graham

Tesco lifts some lockdown restrictions as it scraps one-way system and increases customer limit

Tesco is lifting the one-way system which has been in place in most of its stores since lockdown.

And the supermarket giant is set to increase the number of people allowed into some stores at any one time, The Mirror reports.

The national chain joined its rivals in introducing emergency measures in March.

A one-in, one-out system was policed on the doors of Tesco shops, while floor markings encouraged people to proceed through the aisles in a more regulated manner.

Stockpiling limits were also introduced on the back of a panic-buying frenzy, with essential items such as toilet roll and tinned beans capped at two items per person.

Tesco told The Sun it is now easing some of these shopping restrictions as more shoppers return to the high street following the easing of lockdown.

The supermarket - which has around 3,700 UK stores - said it will still monitor how many customers visit, but some branches will now increase in their entry limits.

This, it said, would be at the manager's discretion and subject to each store's size.

Tesco also confirmed its one-way systems have been removed, although the supermarket will still ask customers to stay two metres apart. There will still be floor markings in stores to remind people of the distance.

Tesco has also increased its 80-item limit to 95 items as stock levels return to normal.

The grocer still has a three-per-person limit on face coverings, antibacterial handwash, antibacterial wipes, flour, and eggs.

Elderly and vulnerable shoppers still also get priority access on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am until 10am.

 
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