Sainsbury's issues important Covid-19 update affecting all stores in England
Rules surrounding face masks in England change on Thursday, January 27
The rules surrounding the wearing of face coverings change in England on Thursday as the Government moves to end Plan B restrictions that came in before Christmas as Omicron spread across the country.
This means that the wearing of face masks is no longer required by law in any setting in England, including supermarkets, from January 27.
Health guidance, however, will remain for people to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces, where you may come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
And this has seen supermarket chain Sainsbury's put in a request to its customers and staff.
It said: "Safety remains our highest priority. From Thursday, we’re asking our customers and colleagues in England to continue to wear a face covering in our stores if they are able to.
"In Scotland and Wales face coverings remain mandatory for those who can wear them in our stores, in line with the latest Government restrictions.
"We continue to have a range of safety measures in all of our stores, including screens and sanitising stations."