As news of the new Covid variant, Omicron, has come to light, new restrictions have been brought into England.

Rules regarding travel quarantine, isolation, booster jabs and face coverings have all been changed. In all retail settings from Tuesday, November 30 facemasks must be worn.

With a new variant causing infections, many may be worried and choose to leave the house at quieter times to reduce their risk.

We’ve put together a list of the supermarkets in Whitehaven, and when is the quietest time for you to go and do your shopping.

Asda, Preston Street      

Weekdays: 7am-9am, 7pm-close
Saturday: 7am-9am, 7pm-close
Sunday: 10am

Tesco, Bransty Row

Weekdays: 6am-9am, 7pm-close
Saturday: 6am-8am, 7pm-close
Sunday: 10am

Morrisons, Flatts Walk

Weekdays: 7am-9am, 7pm-close
Saturday: 6am-9am, 6pm-close
Sunday: 10am

Iceland, Retail Park

Weekdays: 8am-10am, 6pm-close
Saturday: 8am-9am, 5pm-close
Sunday: 10am

Aldi, Preston Street

Weekdays: 8am-10am, 6pm-close
Saturday: 8am-9am, 5pm-close
Sunday: 10am