Big Supermarket face mask rules in Italy and France

In Monday's Downing Street press conference Health Secretary revealed that 32,294 people are in hospital across the UK with coronavirus and the average daily death toll over the past week was 926.

Warning "we’re at the worst point in this pandemic", Mr Hancock added: "The NHS, more than ever before, needs everybody to be doing something right now - and that something is to follow the rules.

"I know there has been speculation about more restrictions, and we don’t rule out taking further action if it is needed, but it is your actions now that can make a difference."

Police will also be on stand-by to help stores with anyone who becomes "aggressive".

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has said London officers will be prepared to assist supermarket staff if customers become "obstructive and aggressive" when told to wear a face covering.

These are the latest rules in place across supermarkets.

Morrisons became the first supermarket to enforce stricter rules on mask wearing when it said on Monday that shoppers who refused to wear one without a medical exemption would not be allowed in or told to leave if they are already inside.

Chief executive David Potts pleaded with customers to "be kind", telling people: "Those who are offered a face covering and decline to wear one won't be allowed to shop at Morrisons unless they are medically exempt," Potts said.

"Our store colleagues are working hard to feed you and your family, please be kind.

Although most customers "are shopping safely, Chief Executive Simon Roberts said in a statement that he has "also seen some customers trying to shop without a mask".

In an email to customers he added: "When shopping in our stores, you must wear a mask or visor unless you have a medical exemption.

"Security guards will support our colleagues at the front of store and will challenge customers who are not wearing masks or who are shopping in groups," adding that these steps will "go a long way to keep everyone safe".

Tesco

Tesco says that it has been focusing on ensuring everyone can get what they need safely since the start of the pandemic.

On current mask rules, a spokeswoman said Tesco "won’t let anyone into our stores who is not wearing a face covering, unless they are exempt in line with Government guidance".

"To support our colleagues, we will have additional security in stores to help manage this.

“Our colleagues are working hard in difficult circumstances to make sure everyone can get what they need, and we’d ask everyone to please be kind, patient and respectful as we all work to keep each other safe.”

Aldi

Aldi's website says: "In accordance with the recent government announcements, from the 10th July in Scotland, the 24th July in England and the 14th September in Wales, it is mandatory for all customers (with certain exceptions) shopping in our stores to wear a face covering for the duration of their visit.

"We thank you for your cooperation."

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