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The expert confirmed, so far, that there is no information that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted through raw or packaged food.
In recent days, people across the country have focused on rescuing agricultural products from epidemic areas, especially in Hai Duong province. According to statistics, the amount of agricultural products in stock in this province due to the Covid-19 epidemic exceeds 90,000 tons.
While most enthusiastically supported it, many consumers are still concerned about the possibility of the SARS-CoV-2 virus being transmitted through food.
However, confirmed Professor Le Thi Quynh Mai, deputy director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, so far the US FDA has not announced information about the possibility that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could spread to through fresh or packaged foods.
People buy vegetables to help farmers in Hai Duong. Photo: Nguyen Thao
“The SARS-CoV-2 virus transmits infection from person to person through close contact and the route of the droplets. Like other corona viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 virus can live on a different surface, from a few hours to a few days. But there is currently no information on how long the virus can live in food, ”reports GS Mai.
If consumers are concerned about the possibility of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus through food, hygiene guidelines, washing hands after handling food, vegetables with soap, and wearing a mask when go to the market, clean food containers and vegetables regularly. .
Currently, the truck transporting vegetables from epidemic areas is sprayed with disinfection, the driver must have a negative test for SARS-CoV-2 to transport the merchandise.
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