Supermarket law change will affect anyone who shops at ASDA, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, M&S or Sainsbury's

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From tomorrow, every single supermarket in England will be affected by a new law coming into place. As of January 27, shoppers in England will no longer be required by law to wear a mask in stores.

From Thursday, January 27, it will be up to individuals to decide if they wish to wear a mask or not, as was the case in 2021 before the measures were announced in November due to the Omicron threat.

Businesses can set their own rules - you will likely see posters on walls in some saying they require customers to still wear masks - but supermarkets that have confirmed their policies say they will be following Government guidance, meaning shoppers will be encouraged, but not required, to wear a face covering.

The six major supermarket chains let customers make their own choice after restrictions were lifted in England last year, before being brought back under Plan B. READ MORE: Currys delivery man fired after sending 'creepy' texts to pregnant customer moans it has 'destroyed' his relationship Plan B will no longer apply from Thursday, which means businesses in England are free to set their own policy on wearing masks.