Amidst of the coronavirus scare that the world is facing right now, we’re slowly gearing up to get back into track to revive our economy after 48 days of lockdown. It is expected that that the lockdown may be extended with few restrictions in the red zone and containment areas.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, there’ve been a lot of rumours that are getting viral on social media about the intake of certain foods to prevent yourself from COVID-19 disease. At this time of crisis, it is impossible to check the authenticity of such information and there is bound to be a sense of fear among everyone.
There’s no doubt that it has been a traumatic experience for everyone since the outbreak of coronoavorus pandemic. While self-quarantining and social-distancing yourself will help you stay safe from this disease, it is also necessary to stay properly informed about any misinformation on this disease.
Here’re some of the most common myths debunked:
Myth #1. Eating frozen food will help you prevent this disease
Fact Check: False
There is no scientific to prove this fact that if you eat frozen food like ice-cream, then it will spread the coronavirus. So, you can surely have a dollop of ice-cream or any frozen food of your liking.
Myth #2: Non-vegetarian food causes coronavirus so it should be avoided
Fact check: Again, its False
This is again a misconception around coronavirus that it can spread via consumption of meat, chicken or fish as there’s no evidence yet to prove that it. It’s true that the virus was born in the Wet market in Wuhan, China but doesn’t spread through eating meat, chicken, or meat. But, it is important to maintain hygiene of meat shops to prevent the coronoavirus to occur in the future. Therefore, you can go ahead and have your favorite non-vegetarian food.
Myth #3: We should restrict ourselves to eat at restaurants and hotels
Fact check: False
There is another common myth floating around the social media that we should restrict or not eat at all atleast for few months in restaurants or hotels once the lockdown ends. This is completely false because as it is a well known fact that virus dies with significant increase in temperature. Also, all the restaurants and hotels are maintaining sanitization measures and going extra mile to keep their place safe for consumers. Therefore, it is absolutely fine to eat outside food but you need to eat it in moderation and avoid eating out in large gathering since the virus spreads from person to person.
Myth #4: You can spread COVID-19 disease if you eat Chinese food
Fact check: False
This is a well known myth that since the coronavirus was born in Wuhan, China so it is advisable to stop eating Chinese food. This is completely false statement as coronavirus has nothing to do with Chinese food. Coronavirus spreads from person to person or when a person sneezes on your food when you consume it but that can hold true for any kind of cuisine and not just Chinese food. So, you can go ahead have your favorite noodles or hot soups if you’ve a craving for Chinese food right now.
Myth #5: It is advisable to avoid taking food from delivery persons
Fact check: False
This seems pointless as there’re many food outlets who are taking all the preventive measures to secure their delivery persons and their customers. In fact, you can also opt for contactless deliveries by paying for your food via digital money and asking your delivery person to drop the food at your doorstep. Therefore, home delivery of food is absolutely safe and the secure option during this pandemic.
Final words
Therefore, the bottom line is that we should follow our instinct and also follow information from the trusted sources only, and not rely on any forward messages on social media.
We all know that we’re going through a tough time during this coronavorus pandemic situation and every life is precious. However, we need to keep with all the misconceptions and myths to fight and win this battle.
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