Aldi, Lidl, Real, Rewe and Co .: When can you buy face masks?

The wearing of face masks becomes mandatory due to the corona virus. When will the protective masks be available from Aldi, Lidl, Real, Rewe and Co.?

• In Germany there is an obligation to wear face masks and protective masks in retail and local public transport
• Masks are designed to curb the spread of corona *
• Buying masks will soon be possible at Aldi *, Lidl , Real, Rewe and other supermarkets

Kassel - mask requirement is currently the word of the hour in Germany. All 16 federal states have now imposed them on retail and public transport. Mouthguards masks are intended to help the spread of the new Sars-CoV 2 coronavirus curb. Simple fabric masks do not protect the wearer from corona themselves , but are intended to prevent the droplets from spreading. But where can you buy face masks ? Aldi, Lidl, Real, Rewe and Co. give hope.

Lidl, Aldi, Rewe, Edeka - mask requirement due to Corona: Maybe buy face mask in the supermarket soon

Shopping in the supermarket, going to the pharmacy, driving a bus - all of this is possible all over Germany from Monday, April 27th, because of Corona, only with a mask . Surgical masks should be reserved for medical personnel and FFP masks are also scarce and not suitable for long-term wear. 

If you don't want to sew or make your own mask , you can hope that supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Real, Rewe and Co will soon be able to add them to the range and consumers can buy protective masks there . 

Saxony started on Monday, the other countries are now following. As of next week, the following applies almost everywhere for shopping and on the bus and train: open your mouth! Germany now needs #masks. But: do masks give us the wrong feeling of security? #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/aThEz2deG3

Buy face masks for Corona: Edeka, Netto and Hit

According to the supermarket chain Edeka , the mask requirement "as far as possible". Upon request, a spokeswoman for Edeka announced that the company was able to provide sufficient face masks for its employees in the times of Corona . "We hope to be able to offer customers masks for personal protection in our shops by the beginning of May ," said the Edeka spokeswoman. For belonging to Edeka discount chain Net Schels, the same applies, according to a spokeswoman: There, too, we should from the beginning of May masks buy can.

Also hit market plans "of course", all employees with mouth protection masks  for Corona equip. They will "also meet consumer demand by offering customers high-quality reusable mouth and nose covers for purchase," said a spokeswoman for Hit. Accordingly, you will also be able to buy masks from Hit .

Buy face masks for Corona: Real and Kaufland

The Dusseldorf-based chain Real announced on request with their employees with adequate mouthguard-M asken  for Corona equip. "We want to make masks available for sale shortly," said a Real spokesman. Accordingly, there should be different versions, for example a 5-pack "high-quality textile masks" for 19.99 euros. When the masks go on sale is not yet clear. Customers who want to buy masks from Real have to be patient. You should soon be able to buy face masks from  Kaufland as well: "We are currently working flat out to meet consumers' current needs for protective masks in a timely manner," the Kaufland chain told the news portal watson.de.

Buy face masks for Corona: Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd

The discounter Aldi Nord * has not yet fully decided on the sale of face masks . "We are currently examining the procurement of large quantities of protective masks or everyday masks to equip our employees or for sales," Aldi Nord's press office told the news portal watson.de. So it remains to be seen whether consumers can buy masks from Aldi Nord .

Aldi Süd * was less cautious than its sister company Aldi Nord when it came to selling face masks : "We would also like to offer our customers disposable or textile masks soon." First of all, the equipment of the employees has top priority, according to Aldi Süd. The equipment is a supplement to the existing equipment against Corona .

Buy face masks for Corona: Lidl, Rewe and Penny

Anyone who  hopes  to be able to buy face masks from Lidl will likely be disappointed: the discounter said on request that no masks are currently being sold. Lidl, however, wants to equip its employees with masks. The related chains Rewe and Penny told the news portal watson.de: "We are currently examining whether we can offer our customers appropriate products."

This is what supermarkets are planning to wear face masks *.  

By Ines Alberti

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