Morrisons to deny service to those who refuse to wear masks

Morrisons is to prevent people who refuse to wear a mask from shopping in its stores.
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The Bradford-based is strengthening its safety measures to protect staff and customers by refusing entry to shoppers who will not wear a mask.

Shoppers will be offered a face covering by staff upon entry if they have forgotten to bring one. Those who decline will be turned away.

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Those who are medically exempt from wearing a mask will still be allowed to shop. The policy takes effect from today (January 12).

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Morrisons Chief Executive, David Potts 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.

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

The move comes amid soaring cases of coronavirus across the country, with the death toll from those who have died having tested positive for Covid-19 having passed the 80,000 mark.

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A spokesperson said: "Since the start of the pandemic we have introduced and consistently maintained thorough and robust safety measures in all our stores.

"These include managed store entrances, plastic screens, free face coverings, managed checkout queues, rigorous and regular cleaning and clear signage and instructions for customers.

"From today we are further strengthening our policy on masks."