Shops and businesses around the country have re-opened their doors ahead of Christmas as Covid-19 restrictions are eased from Level 5 to Level 3. 'Non-essential' retail shops - as well as other outlets such as gyms and hairdressers - were allowed welcome customers back from 1 December.
With shops expected to be busy between now and Christmas Day as people make their festive purchases, the Department of Health has published guidelines to help people do so safely. Do the basics People are once again being encouraged to follow the basic guidelines to slow the spread of Covid-19 while they are shopping.
This includes all the classics, such as sanitising your hands regularly, keeping your distance from others and staying at home if you feel