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Remember a Time - a few weeks Ago - if you was A Trip to the supermarket is not limited to the "bare necessities" to be done "as rare as possible"?

The Words of Boris Johnson were used about the new concept of shopping as the government curbs outlined on the daily life, the spread of the Corona Virus . He Said People should use", food delivery services, where you can".

But what are the safest ways to go shopping for food, or to accept The Delivery or to take away in the home?

What The Risk is in the shops?

Coronavirus is spread When an infected person Packed coughs tiny droplets with The Virus in the air. This can cause infection When inhaled or potentially, if you touch a surface That landed you.

So to go shopping, and mixing with Other People does not pose a Risk to bear. This is the reason why social distancing - keep a minimum of 2m (6 ft) from Others - is so important, and many shops are to be applied.

supermarkets offer an "ideal environment" for The Virus , says Professor Sally Bloomfield of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. "A lot of People do Not touch and replacing of items, the checkout belt, debit cards, car-park-ticket-machine-keys, ATM payment buttons, paper, receipts, Etc . not to mention, in the vicinity of several Other People . "

There are ways to offset these risks:

What is with the shopping yourself?

There is no evidence of Covid-19, which are transmitted through food, and thorough cooking will kill The Virus . The UK Food Standards Agency website

But while there is no such thing as "zero Risk ," says Prof Bloomfield, the packaging is to be treated, which is the concern of Other People is one of the main.

the Online consulting for companies in the food industry, says: "Food Packaging is not known to a specific hazard. "However, some independent experts will have additional advice.

"For contained or packaged goods," says Prof Bloomfield, "either you save them for 72 hours before you use them, or spray, and wipe clean plastic or glass container with bleach [diluted carefully As Directed on The Bottle ].

"For unpackaged, fresh produce That could have been treated, who - Wash them thoroughly under running water and drying," she adds.

How safe are home deliveries?

delivery slots allow a house to fall is less risky than A Trip to a supermarket, as you avoid other buyers. The Risk of possible contamination of The Surface of the food or package, or of The Delivery driver is.

food safety experts and blogger Dr. Lisa Ackerley suggests, leave a note on your front door to ring The Bell to The Driver and take a step back. This would make it possible to get sure your food alone.

What can help is with the local vulnerable and elderly People ?

To remove any fear of The Virus on surfaces, Dr James Gill , of the Warwick Medical School , advises: "Wipe over the surfaces with a simple diluted bleach solution is the inactivation of The Virus within a minute. "

What I need to know about the coronavirus?

Prof Alison Sinclair , a Virology expert from the University of Sussex, adds: "It should be ran no greater Risk from the use of an online service, than with a friend or volunteer will gather food For You . "

Some experts also advise using plastic bags only once during this pandemic.

What are stalls with snacks?

Many local restaurants, which have used their businesses, such as takeaways. Reputable chains and a good restaurant-oriented kitchens is most likely the fact That professional, hygienic food preparation, it would be to eat a minimal Risk of a fresh cooked dishes to take away.

you can minimize The Risk of packaging contamination, Prof Bloomfield advises, by "empty handed out the contents into a clean bowl], the disposal of the packaging in a garbage bag and Wash your hands thoroughly before you eat".

"don't you touch the food from a container with a spoon and Eat It with a knife and Fork - with the fingers. "

It might be better in the current circumstances, to hot, freshly cooked food, rather than cold or raw items. The Food Standards Agency has stress, The Risk from food is low and That "there is no reason to avoid That ready-to-eat delivered food When it was prepared and treated properly".

For the cautious and The Most vulnerable, although careful preparation and cooking can be soothing. "With a pizza for example, if you wanted to really be sure of this, you could also pop it in the microwave for a few minutes," Prof Bloomfield added.

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Source of news: bbc.com