Perspex screens being rolled out at all Pick n Pay till points. Photo supplied by Pick n Pay.
- Pick n Pay are rolling out hundreds of perspex screens at till points: 300 stores have already been fitted.
- The transparent screens are to be mounted at tills to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 being spread between consumers and cashiers via droplets.
- Customers are being asked to queue and shop with a trolley.
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In another bid to keep its staff safer, Pick n Pay have rolled out perspex screens at till points in 300 stores - all stores will have them soon.
The transparent screens are to be mounted at tills to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 being spread between consumers and cashiers via droplets.
Perspex screens being rolled out at all Pick n Pay till points. Photo supplied by Pick n Pay.
On Tuesday, health minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of cases in South Africa increased to 1 353, with 41 072 tests conducted.
The retailer has also adopted other measures like physical distancing floor markers in aisles, service areas and queues.
Pick n Pay in the Boulders Shopping centre, Midrand, has installed physical distancing floor markers in aisles, service areas and queues. Photo Bombeleni Mavundza.
Customers are being asked to queue and shop with a trolley, in order to ensure physical distancing at all times.
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