Will eating in the cafeteria spread the new coronavirus? How to protect yourself when eating in the company cafeteria during the epidemic?

We all know that the new coronavirus is a relatively powerful new virus. People have been infected and sick all over the country, and the number of infected people is still increasing. It can be spread through many channels and is highly contagious. So can you be infected with the new coronavirus by eating in the cafeteria? Let's take a closer look!

Can I be infected with the new coronavirus by eating in the cafeteria?

It is possible.

The new coronavirus can be transmitted through droplets, air, and contact. When eating in the company cafeteria, people will come into contact with each other, which is likely to lead to the spread and infection of the virus.

Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that can cause various respiratory syndromes. After being infected with coronavirus, common symptoms include difficulty breathing, fever and cough, and some patients with more severe symptoms may also be diagnosed with pneumonia, kidney failure, and even death.

Professor Zhong Nanshan said: "The infection characteristics of the new coronavirus are different from those of SARS. After the virus mutated, its virulence increased significantly, but the symptoms are not much different from SARS, and are still mainly characterized by typical fever and fatigue.

How to eat safely in the company cafeteria during the epidemic

(1) During the epidemic, it is recommended not to eat in the company cafeteria. If you must eat, you can take turns or eat in a dispersed manner. In order to reduce the time spent in centralized places, you are encouraged to pack up and take it back to your respective office (or residence) to eat alone.

(2) If you go to the cafeteria to eat, you must ensure that you are in good health and have no suspicious symptoms of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus. You must also wear a mask correctly and take it off before eating.

(3) When dining in the cafeteria, people should maintain a certain distance from each other to avoid the spread of droplets.

(4) Wash your hands before eating! Wash your hands! Wash your hands!

(5) When dining, talk less and focus on eating.

(6) Eat at different times.

How can the canteen staff of the unit prevent the epidemic?

(1) Strengthen health monitoring of canteen staff. If any suspected symptoms of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus (fever, cough, sore throat, chest tightness, dyspnea and other respiratory symptoms, as well as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headache, conjunctivitis, mild muscle soreness in the limbs or lower back, etc.) occur, they should be isolated and seek medical treatment in a timely manner and should not go to work while sick.

(2) Wash your hands frequently. It is best to use hand sanitizer (soap) and running water to wash your hands thoroughly. You can also use hand sanitizer to disinfect your hands during work.

(3) Staff members should take good personal protection during work. In addition to wearing necessary work clothes (hats), they should also wear protective masks.

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