Can coronavirus stay viable on food and infect you? Understanding the novel virus is important to answers these questions
4 years, 9 months ago

Can coronavirus stay viable on food and infect you? Understanding the novel virus is important to answers these questions

Firstpost  

Experts say there’s no evidence that COVID-19 sickens people through their digestive systems. So why aren’t health officials warning people about eating food contaminated with the new coronavirus? But they say there’s no evidence yet that COVID-19 sickens people through their digestive systems, though the virus has been detected in the faeces of infected people. That’s why it’s so important for food workers to stay home when they are sick with digestive illnesses: There’s a big risk the restaurant could end up sickening lots of people. As for the coronavirus being found in the stool of infected people, the CDC notes that it’s not known whether the germs found there can actually sicken someone.

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Shocking new British research show Covid-19 CAN be spread by infected surfaces
1 year, 8 months ago

Shocking new British research show Covid-19 CAN be spread by infected surfaces

Daily Mail  

British researchers have discovered that Covid-19 may be spread via surfaces after all. In the early days of the pandemic, a lack of concrete knowledge about how the virus spread saw widespread use of antibacterial wipes on surfaces and sanitiser gels to keep hands clean. But a new study by scientists at Imperial College London suggests surfaces can still hold …

COVID-19 reshaped the way we buy, prepare and consume food
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 reshaped the way we buy, prepare and consume food

The Hindu  

In early 2020, as province after province in Canada declared public health emergencies, and pandemic restrictions came into force, routine grocery runs changed dramatically. As shown in our upcoming research, more than three-quarters of our survey respondents expressed an increased desire to support local food retailers compared to 2019. Major societal changes like restaurant closures, home schooling and teleworking came …

COVID-19 virus may survive for 30 days on refrigerated, frozen meat, finds study
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 virus may survive for 30 days on refrigerated, frozen meat, finds study

Firstpost  

The research, recently published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, was conducted using chicken, beef, pork, and salmon, and surrogate viruses with spikes similar to those on SARS-CoV-2 Washington: The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, may survive on meat and fish products in the refrigerator or the freezer for up to 30 days, a study suggests. The research, recently …

Covid-19 prevention measures are keeping diseases like chickenpox at bay
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 prevention measures are keeping diseases like chickenpox at bay

Live Mint  

The disinfecting and hand-washing that became common during the Covid-19 pandemic have also served as powerful tools against a host of childhood ailments such as chickenpox, stomach viruses and strep throat, recent data suggest. “We’ve seen a dramatic decline in the numbers," said Rana El Feghaly, a pediatrician and director of clinical services at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, …

Opinion: Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion: Now the CDC wants to shut down ‘hygiene theater’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Kent Sepkowitz is a CNN medical analyst and a physician and infection control expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Sure, the “high-touch” surfaces, like doorknobs and faucet handles, need attention – and in households with a Covid-19-positive individual, disinfecting surfaces in the house can lead to lower viral transmission rates – but the rest, …

What's safe after coronavirus vaccination? Don't shed masks yet
3 years, 10 months ago

What's safe after coronavirus vaccination? Don't shed masks yet

India Today  

You're fully vaccinated against the coronavirus - now what? "You're asking a very logical question," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, responded when a 91-year-old California woman recently asked if she and her vaccinated friends could resume their mah-jongg games. But "the looming question," Fauci said during a White House coronavirus response briefing last week, is whether …

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts still recommend cleaning surfaces — especially frequently touched spots that infected people might have recently touched. Early studies finding it could linger on surfaces for days were conducted under laboratory conditions; the virus likely couldn’t survive that long in real life. Dr. John Brooks, chief medical officer for the COVID-19 response …

Don't Talk While You Eat: Study Finds Not Talking in Restaurants Reduces Risk of Covid-19 Spread
4 years, 1 month ago

Don't Talk While You Eat: Study Finds Not Talking in Restaurants Reduces Risk of Covid-19 Spread

News 18  

Researchers have warned that people should avoid talking while in restaurants as they concluded that coronavirus can be transmitted more than 6 metres away. It was concluded after examining CCTV footage, contact tracing interviews and mobile phone location data that one patient was infected at a distance of 6.5 metres despite being exposed for merely five minutes. Airflow created by …

Coronavirus: Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

India Today  

There are ways to reduce risk, but health experts advise avoiding it when possible. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says holiday shopping in crowded stores is a “higher risk” activity and that people should limit any in-person shopping, including at supermarkets. Instead, the agency recommends shopping online, visiting outdoor markets or using curbside pickup, where workers bring …

Do China’s claims of coronavirus on frozen food stack up?
4 years, 1 month ago

Do China’s claims of coronavirus on frozen food stack up?

LA Times  

China has stirred controversy with claims that it has detected the coronavirus on packages of imported frozen food, including from Russia and Norway. Overseas complaints Trading partners, including the U.S., New Zealand, Canada and the EU, say they’re unclear on China’s methodology and have seen no solid evidence that their products carried the coronavirus. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian …

Covid-19 Risk in Airplanes, Restaurants, Grocery Stores Cannot Be Easily Compared: Scientists
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 Risk in Airplanes, Restaurants, Grocery Stores Cannot Be Easily Compared: Scientists

News 18  

While a recent study has claimed that dining out, and grocery shopping could be more dangerous than air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, partly due to special ventilation systems in airplanes, some scientists say such a comparison cannot be made without knowing if mask-wearing and social distancing norms are properly followed in each of these scenarios. In the research, funded …

Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible
4 years, 2 months ago

Catching coronavirus outside is rare but not impossible

Live Mint  

Almost all documented coronavirus transmissions have occurred indoors, but experts say that wearing a mask outside is justified because there is still a risk of infection. "There were virtually no cases that we could identify that took place in sort of everyday life outdoors," study author Mike Weed, a professor and researcher at Canterbury Christ Church University, told AFP. 'Dilution …

Are banknotes also spreading coronavirus?
4 years, 2 months ago

Are banknotes also spreading coronavirus?

Live Mint  

The new coronavirus may remain infectious for weeks on banknotes, glass and other common surfaces, according to research by Australia’s top biosecurity laboratory that highlights risks from paper currency, touchscreen devices and grab handles and rails. The time taken to achieve a 50% reduction in the amount of virus present on the surfaces studied under different temperatures is tabled below: …

Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study Finds
4 years, 3 months ago

Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study Finds

NPR  

Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study Finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Adults who tested positive for the coronavirus were about twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant within a two-week period prior to becoming sick, according to a new study from Centers For Disease …

What Should We Still Be Cleaning And Disinfecting To Prevent COVID-19?
4 years, 4 months ago

What Should We Still Be Cleaning And Disinfecting To Prevent COVID-19?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The sales of disinfecting sprays and wipes skyrocketed in recent months as the public scrambled to more frequently disinfect commonly touched surfaces and items that could spread the coronavirus. “Relative to other things that one might want to do, such as wearing a mask, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance from other people, the importance of disinfecting …

WHO plays down China's worry over coronavirus on food packaging after chicken wings found with COVID-19
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO plays down China's worry over coronavirus on food packaging after chicken wings found with COVID-19

ABC  

The World Health Organisation has moved to allay fears coronavirus could be spreading via food shipments. Key points: A WHO spokesman said people should not fear food, food packaging or processing or delivery of food A WHO spokesman said people should not fear food, food packaging or processing or delivery of food China had tested hundreds of thousands of packages …

WHO says food safe from coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO says food safe from coronavirus

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization on Thursday urged people not to fear catching the novel coronavirus from food, after Chinese testers found traces on food and food packaging. The virus was found Tuesday in the Chinese city of Shenzhen during a routine check on samples of frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil, city authorities said. "People are already scared enough and …

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far
4 years, 4 months ago

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far

Live Mint  

coronavirus, spread of coronavirus, coronavirus transmission, frozen food packaging, New Zealand, coronavirus for freight, frozen chicken wings, COVID-19 from food, food packaging China reported several cases of frozen food packaging contaminated with the novel coronavirus this week, while New Zealand said it is investigating the possibility that its latest COVID-19 cases could be traced to imported freight. Health officials raised …

How The Coronavirus Has Affected What We Buy At The Grocery Store
4 years, 5 months ago

How The Coronavirus Has Affected What We Buy At The Grocery Store

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the major effects of the coronavirus pandemic make themselves apparent ― the ubiquity of masks and hand sanitizer, restaurants serving at half capacity ― other, more subtle changes are still just coming into focus. “Anything that can be associated with immunity is gaining strength and momentum, even if it’s more expensive.” - Frances Zelazny, chief marketing …

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
4 years, 6 months ago

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Associated Press  

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic? If you decide to eat at a restaurant, it’s best to opt for outdoor seating where tables are at least 6 feet apart, the agency says. Dining inside a restaurant that hasn’t reduced its capacity or safely distanced tables poses the most risk, it says. Indoor spaces are more risky than …

Food safety tips to keep COVID-19 at bay
4 years, 6 months ago

Food safety tips to keep COVID-19 at bay

China Daily  

Eating takeout food safely Deliveryman of Meituan-Dianping, the country's largest on-demand service platform, delivers food in Beijing. When eating takeout food at home, it is recommended to use your own utensils. When eating takeout food at workplaces, dine separately and avoid sitting face-to-face with others and unnecessary table talk. Sources: World Health Organization, Guidelines on takeout food safety and nutrition …

Very low risk of food spreading the coronavirus, say experts
4 years, 6 months ago

Very low risk of food spreading the coronavirus, say experts

Live Mint  

Food poses little risk of spreading the coronavirus, health experts around the globe said, reassuring consumers after an outbreak in Beijing was blamed on imported fish. The view was echoed by Kate Grusich, a spokeswoman for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the poor survivability of coronaviruses on surfaces means “there is likely very low risk …

How to lower your coronavirus risk while eating out: Advice from an infectious disease expert
4 years, 7 months ago

How to lower your coronavirus risk while eating out: Advice from an infectious disease expert

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN — As restaurants and bars reopen to the public, it’s important to realize that eating out will increase your risk of exposure to the new coronavirus. Video Ad Feedback Danny Meyer: Opening restaurants will require confidence 04:54 - Source: CNN Business Restaurants could also screen …

3 Ways Scientists Think We Could De-Germ a Covid-19 World
4 years, 7 months ago

3 Ways Scientists Think We Could De-Germ a Covid-19 World

Wired  

With Covid-19 restrictions easing and people returning to restaurants, bars, and shopping malls, a new strategy is emerging to protect us: creating an antiviral infrastructure. Scientists still don’t fully understand Covid-19’s transmission—how much risk there is in touching surfaces and then one’s face, or how long the virus persists in aerosols. To show how easily microbes can spread in a …

How to handle groceries in the time of COVID-19
4 years, 7 months ago

How to handle groceries in the time of COVID-19

The Hindu  

Ever since the spread of COVID-19, grocery runs are characterised by masks, sanitisers and gloves. Rinsing vegetables and fruits with soap is not advised, as there is danger of ingesting soap particles. Simply run tap water on vegetables, fruits and eggs for about 20 seconds. COVID-19 | Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India While ordering food online, opting …

US coronavirus update: Latest news on cases, deaths and reopenings
4 years, 7 months ago

US coronavirus update: Latest news on cases, deaths and reopenings

CNN  

CNN readers from around the world have asked more than 90,000 questions about coronavirus. A: Unlike SARS and swine flu, the novel coronavirus is both highly contagious and especially deadly, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta said. So very high fatality rate, but it didn’t turn out to be very contagious.” The swine flu, or H1N1, “was very contagious …

Steak is still safe to eat, experts say, despite the coronavirus outbreak at a Melbourne abattoir
4 years, 8 months ago

Steak is still safe to eat, experts say, despite the coronavirus outbreak at a Melbourne abattoir

ABC  

A coronavirus outbreak at a Melbourne meatworks has left some consumers questioning the safety of the meat they are grabbing off supermarket shelves. Professor Mackay said there was "no indication" humans could acquire the virus "from raw meat". A spokesperson said COVID-19 is "not a foodborne disease" and there is no evidence that people can get the virus through food …

Coronavirus: Experts warn potential for Covid-19 to spread through sewage ‘must not be neglected’ by researchers
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: Experts warn potential for Covid-19 to spread through sewage ‘must not be neglected’ by researchers

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The potential for coronavirus to spread through sewage “must not be …

Restaurants stare at uncertain future as customers may not have the stomach to dine out
4 years, 8 months ago

Restaurants stare at uncertain future as customers may not have the stomach to dine out

Hindustan Times  

Since the second week of March, restaurants, pubs and discotheques across the world have shut down as the first signs of the Covid-19 pandemic taking hold emerged. A combination of risks has made this segment of the hospitality business particularly vulnerable to the crisis, with infections feared to spread in closed, indoor spaces A combination of risks has made this …

Foodborne illnesses continue to rise as efforts to prevent them fail
4 years, 8 months ago

Foodborne illnesses continue to rise as efforts to prevent them fail

CNN  

CNN — Cases of potentially dangerous foodborne illnesses caused by common bacteria in the United States food supply increased during 2019 compared to the previous three years, according to a new report released Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There’s no evidence right now to support transmission of Covid-19 by our food supply,” said Dr. Patricia …

Global hunger could double due to coronavirus pandemic: UN
4 years, 8 months ago

Global hunger could double due to coronavirus pandemic: UN

Al Jazeera  

COVID-19 is likely to leave 130 million people acutely hungry this year, adding to 135 million already in the category. The number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of COVID-19, according to the United Nations World Food Programme. New report Tuesday’s fourth annual Global Report on Food …

Coronavirus tips: How to clean and sanitise your groceries
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus tips: How to clean and sanitise your groceries

The Independent  

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Coronavirus changes how Americans buy their food
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus changes how Americans buy their food

The Hindu  

Eric Cohn used to wear a respirator mask, goggles and gloves only to protect against mold and asbestos as he restored homes in Tucson, Arizona. I am trying to be safe.” With over 90% of the U.S. population under orders to stay home to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, Cohn is among a new class of front-line workers delivering …

Why You Shouldn’t Wash Produce With Soap During The Coronavirus Crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Why You Shouldn’t Wash Produce With Soap During The Coronavirus Crisis

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you’ve been frantically washing your produce in soapy water in hopes of scrubbing away the novel coronavirus, you’re definitely not alone. Gastrointestinal distress generally happens after consuming soap in relatively large quantities, but food safety experts say it’s still not a good idea to wash your produce with soap. “There’s no need to use soap or …

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?
4 years, 9 months ago

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?

NPR  

How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout? "I know people are worried, but from what we know currently about the virus, it's safe to eat food prepared at restaurants so long as you take the proper precautions — in particular hand-washing," says Schaffner. "There are no published reports of linkage to food," says Dr. Rachel Bender Ignacio, an associate professor …

Chef reveals top tips for keeping your kitchen clean and free from coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Chef reveals top tips for keeping your kitchen clean and free from coronavirus

Daily Mail  

A chef has shared her top tips for keeping your kitchen clean and coronavirus-free, after virologists warned that COVID-19 can 'live on any surface'. Food author, chef and former teacher Lee Holmes, from Sydney, said it's absolutely vital at this time to keep your kitchen clean and coronavirus-free Lee said you need to wash your knives between chopping each vegetable, …

Are Reusable Grocery Bags Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
4 years, 9 months ago

Are Reusable Grocery Bags Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Portland, Oregon, grocery chain Green Zebra prides itself on caring for the environment. Green Zebra founder and CEO Lisa Sedlar told HuffPost, “In the best of times, reusable bags can be unhygienic because a lot of people don’t wash them with soap and water after each use. During this unprecedented time, it’s life-and-death important to protect …

World risks food crisis in wake of coronavirus, officials warn
4 years, 9 months ago

World risks food crisis in wake of coronavirus, officials warn

Al Jazeera  

Governments must ensure free trade especially to avoid further slowdowns in food-supply chains, WTO, WHO, UN say. As governments around the world are trying to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus by putting their populations in lockdown, international trade and food supply chains suffered a severe slowdown. “Uncertainty about food availability can spark a wave of export restrictions, creating …

Scientist Professor Peter Doherty reveals how to handle takeaway containers during COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Scientist Professor Peter Doherty reveals how to handle takeaway containers during COVID-19

Daily Mail  

A Nobel prize-winning immunologist and Australian Academy of Science Fellow has revealed why you should be careful with your takeaway food containers during the coronavirus pandemic. 'It's worth thinking about possible infection when you pick up your pizza box or plastic container,' Professor Doherty said in a YouTube video by the Australian Academy of Science. Scroll down for video A …

How to minimise your coronavirus risk while shopping at the supermarket
4 years, 9 months ago

How to minimise your coronavirus risk while shopping at the supermarket

ABC  

Going out into the world to buy essentials is one of the few things we're still encouraged to leave the house to do — and a trip to a supermarket to buy food is, for most people, unavoidable. Supermarkets have increased efforts to sanitise everything from trolleys to conveyor belts, but Dr Sheel said the need to wash your hands …

Fact Check: WHO never asked people to avoid bakery items due to coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Fact Check: WHO never asked people to avoid bakery items due to coronavirus

India Today  

Social media is full of home remedies and food habits to be followed, more often than not unverified, to beat the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. The latest 'advisory' doing the rounds on Internet has a logo of World Health Organization and asking people not to eat bakery items as they are not washable and get infected from the coronavirus easily. It …

Is It Safe To Go To The Grocery Store During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
4 years, 9 months ago

Is It Safe To Go To The Grocery Store During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you’ve been to the grocery store in the last week or so, you know it can be an extremely chaotic experience amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wash your produce when you get home To rid yourself of any potential viral contamination, thoroughly wash your hands immediately upon returning home from the grocery store, said Jagdish Khubchandani, a …

Coronavirus myth busted: Eating Chinese food will not spread COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus myth busted: Eating Chinese food will not spread COVID-19

Firstpost  

The European Food Safety Authority has already said earlier this month that there is no proof so far that COVID-19 spreads through food. Besides coronavirus, there are various health condition that you can get if you tend to binge on fast food including Chinese food. Though occasional indulgence in junk food is not that bad, excess consumption of it may …

Is It Safe To Order Takeout During The Coronavirus Outbreak?
4 years, 9 months ago

Is It Safe To Order Takeout During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the coronavirus continues to spread, restaurants across the country are shutting their doors to dine-in customers. When asked if he would personally order takeout at the moment, he replied, “It depends where I’m ordering from.” Nelken said in times like these, it’s important to have a sense of familiarity with a restaurant and to feel safe …

Fact Check: Should you avoid ice creams to prevent coronavirus?
4 years, 9 months ago

Fact Check: Should you avoid ice creams to prevent coronavirus?

India TV News  

Social media is abuzz with several claims on coronavirus. The latest claim sparking buzz among people is to avoid ice creams to prevent the deadly novel coronavirus. According to PIB Fact Check, misinformation began to spread via messages urging people to avoid ice creams to keep the COVID-19 virus at bay. "There is no evidence from the current Coronavirus outbreak …

Grocery Stores Hold Seniors-Only Hours During Coronavirus Pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Grocery Stores Hold Seniors-Only Hours During Coronavirus Pandemic

Huff Post  

No more pasta, canned soup, or bags of rice. Store owner Kyle MacGillivray said he got the idea from reading about elderly people’s increased risk of contracting COVID-19, combined with public concerns over shortages at grocery stores. “I thought I’d give the most vulnerable the first opportunity to get what they needed.” “There’s a certain demographic out there that is …

Coronavirus: Supermarkets appeal for public to stop panic buying as shelves emptied across UK
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Supermarkets appeal for public to stop panic buying as shelves emptied across UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British food retailers have appealed to the public to stop …

Grocery Stores Start To Cut Hours As Coronavirus Prompts Surge In Panic-Buying
4 years, 9 months ago

Grocery Stores Start To Cut Hours As Coronavirus Prompts Surge In Panic-Buying

NPR  

Grocery Stores Start To Cut Hours As Coronavirus Prompts Surge In Panic-Buying Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Margot/AP Ben Margot/AP With jittery shoppers flocking to supermarkets to stock up on supplies for the coronavirus outbreak, some of the country's largest grocery chains are announcing measures to enhance sanitation and maintain supplies. With panic-buying gripping shoppers, Walmart, the nation's largest …

Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Food? Here's What You Should Know.
4 years, 10 months ago

Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Food? Here's What You Should Know.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread with nearly 100,000 confirmed cases globally and more than 100 confirmed cases in the United States, people are increasingly wondering how COVID-19 might affect our food supply and eating habits. Sergei Gnatiuk via Getty Images “We are not aware of any reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest …

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