Aldi has changed its rules in all its Welsh stores. It comes after the government announced face coverings will no longer be required by law in retail settings and on public transport in Wales from Monday, March 28.
First Minister Mark Drakeford stressed, however, that the Welsh Government will continue to strongly advise everyone to wear face coverings in crowded indoor public places, including in shops and on public transport, despite it no longer being a legal necessity.
Following the announcement, many supermarkets and high-street retailers responded. You can see what Primark and stores such as Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's said, here.
Read more: Supermarkets including Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's respond to latest mask rules in Wales
And now Aldi has issued an update for its shoppers in Welsh stores. The supermarket has updated the Covid-19 rules on its website in line with the government's altest announcement.
The statement reads: "From 27th January in England and 28th March in Wales, in line with Government guidance, wearing a face-covering will be a personal choice for customers when shopping in our Stores. Perspex screens, hand sanitisation stations and cleaning stations remain in Stores to use."
Aldi also asks customers to respect each other's personal space. It added: "As social restrictions begin to evolve, we want to assure our customers that your safety and that of our colleagues continues to be our number one priority, whether shopping in England, Scotland or Wales."
Coronavirus rules in Wales from March 28 - what rules are still in place?
- Face-coverings are still legally required in health and social care settings. They are also still recommended, though not required, for adults in classrooms and school settings
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Businesses, organisations and workplaces are still legally required to carry out a specific "coronavirus risk assessment," and then to put in place "reasonable measures" to reduce the risk of spreading the virus on their premises
What rules have been lifted?
- Self-isolation after a positive coronavirus test is no longer legally required, though it is "strongly advised". It is also advised that anyone with symptoms self-isolates, though this is no longer legally required either.
- Face coverings are no longer legally required in shops or on public transport, though they are "strongly advised" in crowded areas.
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