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COVID-19: Top grocery shopping tips to stay safe

Ministry of Health and Prevention offers advice to shoppers

Published: September 05, 2021 18:30 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Going out to pick up your regular groceries? There are some basic steps that you can take to stay safe, particularly to protect yourself against COVID-19. — Image Credit: Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels

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The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has posted an awareness message on its social media channels to provide top tips that shoppers can follow. — Image Credit: Photo by Angele J from Pexels

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• Shop during less crowded hours and wear your face mask. • Prepare a grocery list. • Purchase refrigerated or frozen food at the end to avoid keeping them outside the fridge for a long period. — Image Credit: Photo by picjumbo.com from Pexels

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• Make sure you read the expiry date and storage instructions on the packaging. • Check the validity of packages, especially canned food. • Separate frozen and raw foods from other food products. — Image Credit: Photo by Laura James from Pexels

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• Make sure you read the food label and buy basic and high nutritional value items. • Stay home if you have any symptoms and high temperature. — Image Credit: Photo by Mikael Blomkvist from Pexels

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Last week, the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) had also advised shoppers to bring their own personal, reusable bags when going shopping, which they should wash once they get home, as a measure against COVID-19. — Image Credit: Photo by Tanvi Sawant from Pexels

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In general, the centre also advised people to use virtual payment options whenever possible so that they don't have to be in contact with anyone. Otherwise, use contactless credit or debit payment and avoid receiving bills. — Image Credit: Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels

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