Scots  are being urged to wear face coverings or masks while out and about or shopping when social distancing is not possible.

Last month, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recommended wearing a  bandana  or scarf in 'enclosed spaces'.

Major supermarkets have enforced strict rules during the pandemic, such as queues, one-way aisle systems and safe social distancing, The Mirror reports.

However, should staff and customers be expected to wear masks when getting groceries?

Shoppers wear masks while queuing in Asda

Here are the UK's major supermarket rules on wearing a face covering while shopping:

Aldi

Aldi has said it is up to the individual customer to decide whether or not to wear a face covering.

Masks are being made available to staff to wear if they wish.

A spokesman said: "In line with government guidance, face masks are being provided for colleagues to wear if they choose to”.

Asda

Asda said it is a matter for customers to decide whether or not to wear a face mask.

A spokesman said: "We are complying with all Government guidelines and we welcome customers wearing face masks or not.

"Our colleagues all have the option of wearing face masks which we have supplied and the colleagues in clinical settings (pharmacy and optical) have been required to wear masks since the start of the pandemic as per the government guidelines on clinical workers."

Co-Op

Co-op said wearing a face covering in store is not a compulsory rule.

However, masks are available to their frontline staff.

A spokesman said: "The use of face coverings is not mandatory in our stores as we continue to follow government guidance and encourage rigorous social-distancing measures in our stores.

"We have introduced floor markers and we’ve closed some till points to help encourage safe distances and we’re limiting the number of customers in stores at busy times.

"These measures along with good hygiene and the implementation of protective ‘sneeze’ screens at checkouts, are ways we can keep our customers and colleagues safe.

"Face coverings are available to our frontline colleagues.”

Iceland

Iceland said they have made face masks available for all store colleagues who want to wear one if they wish to do so.

For their policy for customers, they referred to a statement from the British Retail Consortium.

"If you can, wear a face covering in an enclosed space where social distancing isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet," it reads.

“This is most relevant for short periods indoors in crowded areas, for example on public transport or in some shops."

Lidl

Lidl have introduced face visors and masks for staff working on the shop floor to use, should they wish.

Asked about their policy for customers, Lidl referred to the above statement from the British Retail Consortium.

M&S

Marks & Spencer said it is a customer's individual choice if they wear a face covering or not.

Members of staff can choose whether or not to wear a face visor, which have reportedly been available since the beginning of April.

Sainsbury's

Asked about their position on customers wearing face coverings, Sainsbury's referred to the British Retail Consortium statement.

A spokesman said: "Masks are available for all our colleagues who wish to use them while they work or travel to their place of work.”

Staff members can also wear their own face masks or coverings if they choose to.

Tesco

Tesco said they have been closely following the Government guidance and that staff and customer safety is their top priority.

Highlighting the guidance that face masks should be worn in enclosed places where social distancing isn't possible, they said they have implemented a range of social distancing measures in their stores to ensure everyone can maintain a safe distance.

They say staff have access to face masks, gloves and face visors if they choose to wear them.