'We have not banned children from our stores' major supermarkets confirm

Major supermarkets have denied rumours that they have banned children from visiting their stores during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posts shared widely on social media claimed that supermarkets including Asda had banned children from visiting their stores during the crisis.

But while many chains have introduced new rules, including product limits and 2 metre marks at the checkout, it has been confirmed that children are not banned from the shops.

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In a statement, Asda said: "You may have seen posts being shared on social media suggesting that families with children won't be allowed into our stores. This isn't the case.

Major supermarkets have denied rumours that they have banned children from visiting their stores during the coronavirus pandemic.Major supermarkets have denied rumours that they have banned children from visiting their stores during the coronavirus pandemic.
Major supermarkets have denied rumours that they have banned children from visiting their stores during the coronavirus pandemic.

"Everyone in the UK is being asked by the government to shop sensibly and only when required. Where needed, we are limiting the total number of shoppers we allow into a store at any one time.

"If possible, it would help us greatly if you could bring fewer family members when visiting our stores. This will help us maintain social distancing guidelines we already have in place."

Tesco also confirmed that they had not banned children from their stores, though reminded customers that they should limit those in attendance wherever possible.

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A spokesperson for the company said: "“We have not banned children from our stores. In line with Government guidelines, we are encouraging our customers to, where possible, shop with no more than one other person, which will help to reduce the number of people in-store at any one time and help maintain social distancing measures.

"If customers need to bring children with them, or shop with a carer etc they can.”

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