Supermarket Asda has introduced a “no touch” policy in its stores.
According to its website, shoppers are to only touch items that they intend to buy.
This is to stop items in store potentially becoming contaminated with coronavirus.
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It can live on surfaces such as food packaging for up to 72 hours.
The Asda website states: “TOUCH LESS.”
It also advised: “Pick up only what you intend to buy.”
The measures have been taken to protect both staff and shoppers from the deadly virus.
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Asda also recommends paying by card where possible and to respect the personal space of fellow shoppers and staff.
Writing on its blog, the store said: “”
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