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  1. Published on: 26/09/2020 07:35 AMReported by: roving-eye
    A spokesperson for ASDA commented...

    We have created 1,000 new Asda Safety Marshals stationed at the front of every store and in the aisles of larger stores.

    These colleagues will be on hand to help customers with safety queries and reiterate Government guidelines to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing while they shop. Customers who do not have a covering when they enter the store will be offered a pack of disposable masks that they can pay for as they complete their shopping.

    Additionally, those marshals stationed at the store entrance will provide sanitised baskets / trolleys to customer as they enter the store.

    Face coverings - In England customers must wear face coverings while in store. Customers can enter Asda stores without a face covering if they have a medical condition or invisible disability that prevents them from wearing a covering.
    To help our customers adjust to the new rules and in case someone forgets to bring their own covering, packets of disposable masks are available in every store and can be opened and worn whilst shopping with us, before paying for these at the tills.

    Following the recent change in Government guidance, all Asda store colleagues in England, Wales and Scotland will now wear a covering while at work unless they have a medical exemption. Asda has always encouraged its colleagues to wear a covering by offering them a choice of disposable and reusable coverings and visors. Colleagues not wearing face coverings due to medical reason will be wearing a badge to help our customers feel reassured.

    Additional hand sanitisation stations - We have introduced additional hand sanitisation stations in the busiest sections of all stores in addition to the multiple cleaning points already found throughout stores.

    Antimicrobial handles - Applying a protective coating to all basket and trolley handles, creating an antimicrobial surface that prevents the spread of bacteria and viruses. The same coating technology (Bio Master X shield) is already used to kill bacteria and viruses in the NHS Nightingale Excel hospital.

    Social distancing - Keeping our customers and colleagues safe has been our priority throughout lockdown and this remains unchanged as social distancing measures are gradually eased.

    As parts of the UK refine their safety measures and new changes are implemented, we continue to support these across our stores in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

    Hygiene measures - We take the safety of our customers and colleagues very seriously and have a number of hygiene measures in our stores, including the use of sanitiser spray and increased cleaning in busy areas. We have also placed perspex screens at checkouts and kiosks to protect our colleagues.
     
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  3. local says:26/09/2020 09:26 AM
    Good luck to Asda and hope it goes well for them there is a small rump of selfish people who need to be brought to account.

    The night time economy has its fair share of people who don't care.

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  5. Lamparilla says:26/09/2020 09:53 AM
    I would guess that the real reason for these marshals is to deal with 'Toilet Roll Wars Mk2'.

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  7. Toodles McGinty says:26/09/2020 09:55 AM
    It's a huge shame that a relatively few idiots will keep this pandemic going long after it should have burned out.

    In a recent survey, the vast majority of the public, including younger generations, agree with the measures that have been taken - lockdown, masks, etc.

    How stupid do you have to be to refuse to wear a face covering for a 20 minute shop?

    Incredible.

  8. fifth column says:26/09/2020 10:24 AM
    Unfortunately there are a minority that will not follow any guidlines for anything.
    When will they realise that the distancing/ washing / face mask instructions are in place to protect the most vulnerable as much as themselves.

    The directives are common sense.

    Of course the same type of ignoramuses, if affected by this virus, will be first to blame somebody else.

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  10. Mr B S Sniffer says:27/09/2020 12:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Toodles McGinty View Post
    It's a huge shame that a relatively few idiots will keep this pandemic going long after it should have burned out.

    In a recent survey, the vast majority of the public, including younger generations, agree with the measures that have been taken - lockdown, masks, etc.

    How stupid do you have to be to refuse to wear a face covering for a 20 minute shop?

    Incredible.
    "How stupid do you have to be to refuse to wear a face covering for a 20 minute shop?"

    I had the utmost respect for your posts till you came out with that insensitive shite!

    While I accept there will be people who abuse the guidance, people like you do the genuine ones no favours.

    Wear one for 8 hours a day , 5 days a week as staff have to!

    Don't get me started on the breathing problems people like you have caused me.



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