Answer Bank: How to prepare raw food safely amid COVID-19 pandemic

"The chance of the coronavirus contaminating vegetables, meat and fruit by direct contact, or droplets is very low," Feng Luzhao, a researcher of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said in a press conference.  

However, it's suggested that people pay more attention when preparing meals to avoid any infection.  

According to the CDC's official website, you need to cook meat, eggs and vegetables thoroughly before eating. Since the coronavirus can be killed at a temperature of 56 degrees Celsius over 30 minutes, and the temperature can reach 100 degrees Celsius or even higher during cooking. 

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