MEXICO CITY.
Although there is no scientific evidence to show that the coronavirus is transmitted through food consumption, the manipulation of these can be a source of contagion between human beings, said specialist Ana Hazel García Tay.
The professor at the Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) pointed out that in this situation, food should be washed and disinfected, as the case may be, packaging, cans and wrappings “since we do not know if someone coughed, sneezed or transported the virus to packaging or fresh food. “
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In addition to cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces with a 70/30 alcohol water solution, or chlorine; as well as washing utensils with water and detergent before and after handling food.
He added that hands should be washed regularly, when entering home, storing food, answering the phone or touching your face or any part of your body. In addition to taking plates and cutlery by the edges, covered by the handle, and glasses by the bottom.
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On the other hand, García Tay reiterated that there are no foods, such as lemon or ginger, which avoid contracting Covid-19; however, if they are integrated into a balanced diet they contribute to strengthening the immune system.
Eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains also helps for this purpose; healthy fats such as high-quality extra virgin olive oil; and lean meat or fish, he finished.
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