No, you don’t need to sanitize your food takeaways or groceries!
Sometimes whenever we order food online, we worry about the COVID-19 virus sticking to the packaging or the plastic surface.
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However, according to Dr. Izzar Anwari, there is no need to disinfect the food itself because the virus does not live on the food surface.
Wondering whether you could get COVID-19 from food or food packaging?
Dr. Izzar explained that there is no evidence to say that we can get COVID-19 through food or the food packaging as the virus is spread through the respiratory tract via water droplets or aerosols of infected individuals who cough or sneeze.
He also clarified that COVID-19 does not live on the surface of foods such as fruits, vegetables or frozen foods because the virus needs a living host, such as humans to survive as reported by Astro AWANI.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that washing fruits and vegetables with clean water is enough and there is no need to disinfect food packaging. But it is necessary to wash your hands properly after handling food and after eating.
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“When you go to the supermarket or the mall, everyone has to comply with the SOPs, right? If you enter the premises, make sure that you are fully vaccinated and wash your hands regularly.
“If you did everything that I just mentioned, then God willing, you will be okay. Remember the three main ways COVID-19 spreads,” he said.
See, there’s no need to worry as long as you follow the SOPs that have been implemented by the National Security Council (MKN)!
Take care and stay safe, guys!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
