The leading supermarket chains have released an update on the delivery rules for those who carry out online shopping.

We've put together what each of the big retailers have said.

Asda

In an update on Asda's website, the supermarket said delivery drivers will maintain at least a two metre distance at all times.

The retailer said: "We have had to make some temporary changes due to current levels of demand. We will continue to monitor, and will return to normal as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

"To help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and to keep you and our colleagues safe:

"All our delivery drivers and collections colleagues will maintain at least a 2 metre distance at all times.

"Our colleagues have been provided with alcohol hand gel and cleaning materials to keep our equipment clean for every order.

"In order to manage demand and make sure we’re serving every online customer possible, new delivery passes are not available right now. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee delivery slots to existing Delivery Pass customers either, so if you do not save money on your delivery pass, we will refund the difference automatically with an eVoucher. This saving guarantee comes into effect after you’ve completed your 6 or 12 month period for the Anytime Delivery Pass."

Full details can be found here.

Tesco

In a statement on their website, the supermarket said: "There’s still high demand for our online service, so we’d encourage you to shop in-store if you’re able to do so, where we have a number of safety measures in place.

"We’ve more than doubled the number of online slots to 1.5 million each week.

"This is to help anyone who’s unable to shop in‐store – especially our most vulnerable customers – so they can access our online service. Over the last months, we’ve delivered more orders than ever before, and we’ll continue to increase the number of online slots available."

You can find out more about deliveries and their priority slots by clicking here.

Sainsbury's

A statement posted on their website reads: "We are now able to accept new customer registrations online for home delivery and Click and Collect slots. We are also now accepting new Delivery Pass registrations.

"With Sainsbury’s Delivery Pass, you can pay an upfront fee and then pay no delivery charge on your online grocery orders for the next 3, 6 or 12 months."

There are two you can choose from :

Anytime Delivery Pass entitles you to any one free delivery per day, 7 days per week when you spend £40 or more. This pass costs £60 for 12 months, £35 for 6 months or £20 for 3 months.

Midweek Delivery Pass entitles you to any one free delivery per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when you spend £40 or more. Any deliveries outside of these times will be charged at the delivery rate as advertised on our website. This pass costs £30 for a 12 months, £18 for a 6 months or £10 for 3 months.

For more details click here.

Morrisons

A statement from Morrisons posted on their website says: "At Morrisons, we don't want anyone being left behind.

"That's why we're making our Doorstep Delivery service available to anyone who's self-isolating, to help them get the groceries they need.

"Whether you're away at university or you're elderly or vulnerable, you can order your the groceries you need over the phone and pay when they're delivered to your door the next day, by a colleague from your local Morrisons store.

"Our Doorstep Delivery service is now open 7 days a week. While delivery is free for elderly and vulnerable customers, there will be the option to contribute an optional £1.50 towards delivery."

You can find our more information here.