As we have been seeing after these weeks in which we have had to live with the Coronavirus, it can be transmitted when we come into contact with the drops that are produced when a person speaks, coughs or sneezes. In addition, we also know that we can be infected if we touch contaminated surfaces and put dirty hands to our eyes, mouth or nose.
Does that mean we can’t touch anything if we leave home? Not at all, that’s why prevention measures have been established such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, using gloves and / or disinfectant so that we can eliminate viruses from surfaces and food.
Can Coronavirus be tranmitted through food?
Currently, as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said, there are no indications that COVID-19 is transmitted through food. However, the Oms has published a series of hygiene recommendations during food handling and preparation to avoid possible contagion.
- Cook food thoroughly or wash it properly if it is to be eaten raw.
- Wash hands and utensils well with soap and water.
- Completely cook animal products.
Since food may contain bacteria or other microorganisms, it is important to carry out proper kitchen hygiene before and after handling and / or cooking food to prevent the spread of these pathogens.
Is it necessary to disinfect surfaces to avoid Coronavirus?
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has argued that Coronavirus can remain active on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for 3 days; up to 24 hours in cardboard and up to 4 hours on copper surfaces.
But they have not only reached this conclusion, but can be suspended in the environment for at least 3 hours. Therefore, to avoid contagions it is very important to carry out correct hand hygiene every time we leave or return from the street.
It should not be forgotten that, as the WHO has said, the main route of infection continues to be contact with the drops that are spread by infected people; however, this route of infection is also important and it is recommended to disinfect surfaces.
But of course, how should I disinfect infected surfaces? For this, the WHO has also given a clear answer; Because the virus is not particularly resistant to biocides, disinfectants based on chlorine, 75% ethanol, peracetic acid or chloroform can be used to disinfect surfaces.
Eurofins Megalab Canarias committed to safety
Given the current situation in which we find ourselves, Eurofins Megalab Canarias, associates of This and specialists in clinical analysis; has begun to offer a Covid-19 analysis service for companies and professional associations, signing agreements with some of them such as the Hoteles y Extrahoteles of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro (Ashotel), Aconauto Canarias, FEPECO, FEMETE or Circulo de Empresarios y Profesionales del Sur de Tenerife (CEST).
If you are looking for information on clinical analyzes or make an appointment to carry out a test, you can contact Eurofins Megalab Canarias from here.
