Mo Yong reveals COVID-19 and seafood warn of long-lasting virus from freezing Suggest not to eat uncooked, over 85 degrees to help sterilize.
On December 21, 2020, Prof. Yong Phu Worawan or Dr. Yong, Head of the Center of Specialization in Clinical Virology. Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Has posted a message through facebook topic COVID 19 With seafood, it is normal for this type of food to be frozen. Causing the virus to maintain life for a long time Therefore, during an epidemic it is necessary to cook. Using heat above 85 degrees Celsius can destroy the virus. With advice to the seller that Take care of cleanliness along the way. And may be randomly tested for infection by workers for safety
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For all posts by Prof. Yongphu Worawan about Covid 19 and seafood, stated:
“Covid-19 and seafood
Most seafood must be refrigerated or frozen in order to maintain good quality.If a fisherman and a vendor is infected with COVID, chances are it will contaminate the seafood and the virus will survive for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to detect viruses in chilled seafood such as salmon. Shrimp imported in china COVID-19 transmission through seafood There have been doubts in China.
However, seafood can be consumed if cooked. The heat can definitely destroy the virus. Covid-19 It can be destroyed by heating 56 degrees for half an hour. And if the heat is higher, the duration will be shorter. In general, if the heat is higher than 85 degrees, it is assured to destroy the virus. And if the virus is boiled at a temperature of 100 degrees, it will be destroyed immediately. During the epidemic, raw or undercooked seafood should not be eaten.
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The thing to keep in mind is how to handle chilled seafood. Must wash your hands thoroughly And wash the seafood By using enough clean water And your hands must be cleaned with soap Wear gloves if possible. And wash the gloves Or use it once and then throw away Always wash your hands before touching your face.
In a seafood delivery system, there must be measures to control cleanliness along the route. Factory seafood industry must regularly inspect workers. And it may be necessary to randomly test for covid 19 because a number of infected people may not have symptoms.
Seafood can still be eaten as usual. And has great health benefits, especially marine fish, but the process from production Or caught from fishermen selling preparations to cook At every step, consider cleanliness and safety when handling chilled or frozen seafood. For the safety of everyone “
