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Below are the most recent updates from Coles on the impact of COVID-19.

23 November, 2020

Face masks remain mandatory in VIC stores

The Victorian Government has confirmed that face masks are still required to be worn when shopping at supermarkets.

Coles is continuing to prioritise the health and safety of our customers and team members, so we ask customers to ensure they are wearing a face mask before entering any of our stores in Victoria unless they have an exemption – and the same rules apply to our team.

Along with our enhanced cleaning and sanitisation measures, this will help us provide a safer environment for our customers and team members. 

For the latest advice on state government measures to reduce COVID transmission in Victoria please visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

Masks recommended in NSW stores

The NSW Chief Health Officer has now recommended the use of face masks for NSW residents in indoor settings where physical distancing is hard to maintain, including while shopping in supermarkets.

In line with this advice, Coles is providing masks for our NSW team members and we encourage customers to wear a mask while in our NSW stores.

The Chief Health Officer has confirmed that staying home and getting tested if you are unwell, physical distancing, and regular hand-washing are still the best defence against COVID.

Coles will continue to work with State and Federal Government health experts to implement any further safety measures they recommend.

21 November, 2020

South Australia purchase limit and store trading hours update

Coles’ South Australian supermarkets will open from 7am to 8pm on Saturday 21 November before reverting to normal trading hours on Sunday 22 November. You can check your local store's opening hours here. 

Coles team members have been working hard to replenish our South Australian stores and stock levels are beginning to return to normal. This has allowed us to remove purchase limits on all products, effective Saturday 21 November – with the exception of our standard two-can limit on infant formula.

We ask that customers continue to buy only what they need so that everyone in our community can purchase food and everyday essentials.

20 November, 2020

Coles Churchill, South Australia

Coles has been informed by health authorities that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited our Coles Churchill Supermarket between 10:00am and 10:20am on 14 November 2020.

The South Australian Department of Health has advised that anyone who visited the store on this date should watch for COVID symptoms for the next 14 days, and undergo a COVID test if they begin to feel unwell. There is no need to self-quarantine if you visited the store and have no symptoms.

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site.

18 November, 2020

Coles West Lakes, South Australia 

Coles has been informed by health authorities that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited our Coles West Lakes Supermarket between 1:45pm and 3:45pm on 13 November 2020.

The South Australian Department of Health has advised that anyone who visited the store on this date should watch for COVID symptoms for the next 14 days, and undergo a COVID test if they begin to feel unwell. There is no need to self-quarantine if you visited the store and have no symptoms. 

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site.

17 November, 2020

Coles St Clair, South Australia 

Coles has been informed by health authorities that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited our Coles St Clair Supermarket between 4:00pm and 4:20pm on 13th November 2020.

The South Australian Department of Health advise that anyone who visited the store on this date should watch for COVID symptoms for the next 14 days, and undergo a COVID test if they begin to feel unwell. There is no need to self-quarantine if you visited the store and have no symptoms. 

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site.

17 November, 2020

Coles Kurralta Park, South Australia 

Coles has been informed by health authorities that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited our Coles Kurralta Park Supermarket between 8:30pm and 8:50pm on 13th November 2020.

The South Australian Department of Health advise that anyone who visited the store on this date should watch for COVID symptoms for the next 14 days, and undergo a COVID test if they begin to feel unwell. There is no need to self-quarantine if you visited the store and have no symptoms. 

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site.

16 November, 2020

Coles Ingle Farm, South Australia 

Coles has been informed by health authorities that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited our Coles Ingle Farm Supermarket between 11:00am and 11:30m on 12th November 2020.

The South Australian Department of Health advise that anyone who visited the store on this date should watch for COVID symptoms for the next 14 days, and undergo a COVID test if they begin to feel unwell. There is no need to self-quarantine if you visited the store and have no symptoms. 

Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site.

Health & safety

We know that health and safety is front of mind for lots of our customers this Christmas, and we want to let you know that we’re working closely with the Department of Health to ensure the most effective protection for both you and our team members in our stores during the COVID-19 situation.