What do experts from the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology say about concerns that SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transmitted through food?

The Covid-19 outbreak has forced Hai Duong to lock down the entire province. Agricultural products have therefore not found an outlet, with inventories reaching tens of thousands of tons. Faced with this difficulty, many Hai Duong people living and working in other localities have contacted cooperatives in Hai Duong province to help farmers sell their agricultural products.

However, there are some concerns about whetherSARS-CoV-2 virusIs it transmitted through food and goods? Regarding this issue, Professor Le Thi Quynh Mai, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, said: SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads from person to person through close contact and droplets. Like other Corona viruses, SARS-CoV-2 virus can live on different surfaces, everywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Many individuals and volunteer groups have organized to rescue dozens of tons of agricultural products to help Hai Duong farmers at 38 Giai Phong, Hanoi. Photo: VNA

There is currently no information on how long the virus can survive on food, and the FDA says there is no information on the possibility that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted through fresh or packaged foods.

Associate Professor, Dr. Le Quynh Mai also recommends that if people are still concerned about the possibility of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus through food, they should follow hygiene instructions, wash their hands after handling food, vegetables and fruits with soap, wear masks when going to the market, and clean food and vegetable containers regularly.

To be proactiveCovid-19 preventionThe Ministry of Health recommends that people follow the "5K" message including: Mask - Disinfection - Distance - No gathering - Health declaration./.

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