AFTER addressing the nation on Friday, March 20, prime minister Boris Johnson ordered all non-essential shops to close during a nationwide pandemic to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Supermarkets and food delivery services in Andover have been allowed to stay open during the outbreak to help residents access food.

We have written a list below of all the supermarkets open during lockdown.

  • Tesco Extra – River Way
  • Waitrose & Partners - 67 Chantry Street
  • Asda Andover Superstore – Anton Mill Road
  • Sainsbury’s – Shepherds Spring Lane
  • Sainsbury’s – 55-57 Bridge Street
  • Tesco Express – Compton Square
  • Lidl – Western Avenue
  • Icelands – 37 Bridge Street
  • CWs Distribution Andover
  • Greenfield Farm Shop – Found Road
  • Tesco Express – 134 Weyhill Road
  • Best-One – 12 Colenzo Drive
  • Tesco Express – 26 Charlton Road
  • Aldi – 278 Weyhill Road
  • Lidl – Walworth Business Park
  • Abel and Cole Warehouse – North Way
  • SPAR Martins of Andover – 50 London Street
  • The Co-operative Food – 63A Charlton Road
  • The Co-operative Food – Anton Farm Road

Will takeaways remain open?

Takeaways, such as Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat, can continue delivering food to people told to stay at home.

While restaurants and cafes were told they could remain open and continue to offer takeaway food and drink.

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Many national chains such as McDonald's, Burger King and Nando’s decided to close their outlets as it was not possible to continue to safely be open during these times.

However, smaller chains and independents with smaller headcounts have remained open. So long as they operate within the government guidance, they are legally allowed to do so.

The government advice reads: "On March 23, the Government, stepped up measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus and save lives. All non-essential premises must now close.

"Takeaway and delivery services may remain open and operational in line with guidance on Friday 20 March.

"Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal."

Why takeaways and delivery services must follow social distancing

Takeaways and deliveries can continue if people follow NHS guidance on social distancing.

This means reducing social interaction between people in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus, especially to those most at risk.

Delivery companies are now offering a 'no contact delivery service' which does what it says on the tin. Food and items are dropped off without any contact with others. 

Residents should order takeaways by phone

People who wish to order a takeaway should do it by phone - whether that means using an app or calling up a restaurant.

The government's advice is that people can still get food delivered to them, but "ordering it by phone strongly advised".

Several app-based companies, including UberEats and Deliveroo, have been adapting to the changes brought by Covid-19.

List of businesses allowed to stay open 

  • Supermarkets and other food shops
  • Health shops
  • Pharmacies
  • Petrol stations
  • Bicycle shops
  • Home and hardware shops
  • Launderettes and dry cleaners
  • Garages
  • Car rentals
  • Pet shops
  • Corner shops
  • Newsagents
  • Post offices
  • Banks
  • Market stalls selling grocery and food

If we have missed your business that is still open, do let us know. You can drop us a line on newsdesk@basingstokegazette.co.uk.