ASDA has re-assured customers that it is not seeing evidence of panic buying, despite empty toilet roll shelves in its Shipley store. 

This picture was taken at the store today and readers have raised concern that scenes like those witnessed in March as lockdown took hold may make a resurgence. 

An Asda spokesperson said the supermarket chain is not seeing the evidence of panic buying in stores and currently has good availability.

The spokesperson said there is also good availability for its online slots and product limits are not being implemented at the moment.

Meanwhile, the Leeds-headquartered supermarket has announced a number of additional safety measures across its stores. 

They include:

-The creation of 1,000 new Asda Safety Marshals stationed at the front of every store and in the aisles of larger stores. They will help customers with safety queries and reiterate Government guidelines to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing while they shop. Customers who do not have a covering when they enter the store will be offered a pack of disposable masks that they can pay for as they complete their shopping.

- Marshals stationed at the store entrance will provide sanitised baskets / trolleys to customer as they enter the store.

- The introduction of additional hand sanitisation stations in the busiest sections of all stores in addition to the multiple cleaning points already found throughout stores.

- Applying a protective coating to all basket and trolley handles, creating an antimicrobial surface that prevents the spread of bacteria and viruses. 

A spokesperson said: "Following the recent change in Government guidance, all Asda store colleagues in England, Wales and Scotland will now wear a covering while at work unless they have a medical exemption. Asda has always encouraged its colleagues to wear a covering by offering them a choice of disposable and reusable coverings and visors.

"These new initiatives will supplement the comprehensive safety measures Asda already to make its stores a Covid secure place to shop and work, which include, Perspex screens at every checkout, clear social distancing signage throughout stores, and regular deep cleaning regimes."