Coronavirus: Iceland and Nationwide to open for just elderly and vulnerable during Covid-19 outbreak

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 17th Mar 2020, 14:09 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2020, 16:36 BST
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A SUPERMARKET and a building society will be opening for just the elderly and vulnerable customers during the coronavirus outbreak.

The government has advised against all non-essential social contact for residents, including avoiding going to pubs, clubs and theatres, in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Measures will be put in place to shield the most vulnerable members of society, who are most at risk from the virus.

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Nationwide branches in Portsmouth and Fareham will be opening an hour earlier than usual so that older people and those with underlying conditions can manage their money in a safe environment with a dedicated hour each morning.

Iceland will open early for just elderly shoppers during coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA WireIceland will open early for just elderly shoppers during coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Iceland will open early for just elderly shoppers during coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

The building society in Commercial Road will open at 8am instead of 9am from tomorrow, as will the one in West Street, Fareham.