New Delhi: As grocery stores become the only point of contact for people during the nationwide lockdown, experts advise that people must practice social distancing and take enough precautions while visiting grocery stores.
RS Mishra, Associate Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, said, "People should make sure that the store they are visiting is not too crowded and at all time, they should practise social distancing."
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If the store is small, then a large number of people should avoid going in to prevent any close contact.
Hand sanitisation is extremely important – once the people reach home after visiting a grocery store, they must sanitise and wash their hands.
"Check if you can get some or all your daily needs online, carry your bag when in a grocery shop, maintain a distance of at least three feet or more and avoid touching unnecessary items or surfaces," said Dr Harjit Singh Mahay, Additional Director, Critical Care, Fortis Hospital in Delhi.
"Instead of panicking that every product bought from the store might carry the virus such packed food items, people should thoroughly wash the fruits and vegetables bought and maintain simple hygiene. These are few important things one needs to keep in mind while visiting a grocery store," Mishra added.