Follow these basic steps to shop safely when you go to the supermarket.
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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.
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2. Make a list - this will help avoid unnecessary trips to the market.
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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.
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3. Always carry a face mask, gloves, hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes.
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4. Apply for a move permit, if you are in Dubai.
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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.
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5. Only one person from a home is allowed to go out for essential trips.
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6. Social distancing - make sure you keep a distance of six feet from others.
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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.
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8. Don't touch your face.
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9. Shop in bulk so that you don't have to go out everyday to shop for groceries.
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10. Try using contactless payment options, if possible
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11. Pack your grocery bags carefully in the boot of your trunk. Do not keep items in the backseat.
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12. Take your gloves off carefully and dispose them in a nearby bin.
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13. Disinfect the bags when you get home.
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14. Wash your hands when you get home.
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15. Clean fruits and vegetables well before refrigerating.
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Wash them thoroughly first.
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Then soak them in water mixed with baking soda for 15 minutes. Then wash then well and pat dry.
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Finally, clean the part of the counter top that you had been working on.
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