{"id":108104,"date":"2021-01-11T22:35:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T22:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=108104"},"modified":"2021-01-11T22:35:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T22:35:53","slug":"sainsburys-hires-guards-to-make-brits-wear-masks-as-morrisons-cracks-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/sainsburys-hires-guards-to-make-brits-wear-masks-as-morrisons-cracks-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Sainsbury\u2019s hires guards to make Brits wear masks as Morrisons cracks down"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sainsbury\u2019s and Morrisons have stepped up their mask policies \u2013 and will turn away shoppers who aren\u2019t wearing them. <\/p>\n

The supermarkets made the announcements in a bid to help combat rising coronavirus infection rates. <\/p>\n

As of Monday, January 11, Morrisons shoppers without masks won\u2019t be permitted entry unless they are medically exempt.<\/p>\n

Sainsbury\u2019s also said it would challenge those not wearing masks or shopping in groups.<\/p>\n

The supermarket\u2019s chief executive Simon Roberts said: "I've spent a lot of time in our stores reviewing the latest situation over the last few days and on behalf of all my colleagues, I am asking our customers to help us keep everyone safe.<\/p>\n

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"The vast majority of customers are shopping safely, but I have also seen some customers trying to shop without a mask and shopping in larger family groups.<\/p>\n

"Please help us to keep all our colleagues and customers safe by always wearing a mask and by shopping alone.<\/p>\n

"Everyone's care and consideration matters now more than ever."<\/p>\n

Trained security guards will also be placed at supermarket entrances.<\/p>\n

David Potts, chief executive of Morrisons, earlier said: "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."<\/p>\n

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