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    Coronavirus: 15 simple steps to stay safe when you are at the supermarket

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    Coronavirus: 15 simple steps to stay safe when you are at the supermarket

    UAE supermarkets have taken steps against COVID-19, here's what you should do


    Published:  April 09, 2020 18:21 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Follow these basic steps to shop safely when you go to the supermarket. Image Credit: Stock image
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    1. Do not leave the house if you feel sick - ask a friend or neighbour to pick up the groceries for you, or shop online when possible. Image Credit: Stock image
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    2. Make a list - this will help avoid unnecessary trips to the market. Image Credit: Stock image
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    A handy tip to follow - if you are going to your local grocery store or any store that you are familiar with - is to organise the list based on the aisles. Image Credit: Stock image
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    3. Always carry a face mask, gloves, hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes. Image Credit: Stock image
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    4. Apply for a move permit, if you are in Dubai. Image Credit: Stock image
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    The website is www.dxbmovepermit.ae However, make sure you plan your trip, as you are only allowed a total travel time of three hours. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    5. Only one person from a home is allowed to go out for essential trips. Image Credit: Stock image
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    6. Social distancing - make sure you keep a distance of six feet from others. Image Credit: Stock image
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    7. Don't touch everything - only touch items that you intend to buy, especially when it comes to feeling fruits and vegetables. Image Credit: Stock image
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    8. Don't touch your face. Image Credit: Stock image
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    9. Shop in bulk so that you don't have to go out everyday to shop for groceries. Image Credit: Stock image
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    10. Try using contactless payment options, if possible Image Credit: Stock image
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    11. Pack your grocery bags carefully in the boot of your trunk. Do not keep items in the backseat. Image Credit: Stock image
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    12. Take your gloves off carefully and dispose them in a nearby bin. Image Credit: Stock image
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    13. Disinfect the bags when you get home. Image Credit: Stock image
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    14. Wash your hands when you get home. Image Credit: Stock image
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    15. Clean fruits and vegetables well before refrigerating. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Wash them thoroughly first. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Then soak them in water mixed with baking soda for 15 minutes. Then wash then well and pat dry. Image Credit: Stock image
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