Queues and social distancing as shops reopen in England

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As lockdown measures are relaxed across England on Monday, high street shops have reopened with safety measures in place, including plastic screens at the tills and floor markings for social distancing.

A group of shoppers queue outside a Nike store in LondonImage source, Getty Images
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Shoppers queue outside a Nike store in London

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Customers queue to enter a Primark storeImage source, PA Media
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A line forms outside a Primark store in Birmingham

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Shoppers queue to enter a Primark storeImage source, PA Media
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Some shoppers took protective precautions to stop the spread of Covid-19

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Shop assistants wear masks in a jewellery storeImage source, Getty Images
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A Goldsmiths jewellery store in York

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A shop worker stands behind a screen in a sweet shopImage source, Getty Images
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A shop worker prepares to serve customers from behind a screen in a sweet shop in York

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A woman puts out flowers on a stall whilst wearing a face shieldImage source, Getty Images
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Some chose to wear face shields, like this florist in York

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A worker prepares a fashion shop for customersImage source, Alamy Live News
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A fashion boutique opens its doors in Brighton

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A customer enters a gift shopImage source, Alamy Live News
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A customer enters a Brighton gift shop - which has face coverings on display

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Shoppers queue for a Primark storeImage source, Alamy Live News
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Shoppers get excited as they queue to enter a Primark store in Brighton

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Shoppers in a high street in SouthamptonImage source, Alamy Live News
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In Southampton, shoppers mill around the high street

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Customers queue in Loughborough, LeicestershireImage source, Alamy Live News
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Customers in Loughborough - next to a sign reminding them to stay safe

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People queue for books in AltrinchamImage source, Alamy Live News
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Customers queue outside a Waterstones book shops in Altrincham

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Visitors queue to enter London zooImage source, Getty Images
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Monday also marked the day that zoos in England were allowed to open

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Customers follow barriers to safely social distance outside a shopping centreImage source, Getty Images
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Customers follow barriers to safely social distance outside the Potteries Shopping Centre in Stoke-on-Trent

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