No scientific evidence that well-cooked fish transmit COVID-19: Ministry

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The Ministry of Health said today that there is no scientific evidence to the effect that Coronavirus is transmitted through well-cooked fish.

“On the theoretical basis that the Coronavirus can be found on any surface while preparing fish for storage or cooking, the face should not be touched, and utensils used for the preparation of fish and the hands must be washed thoroughly,” Director General of Health Services Dr S. Sridharan said in a statement.

He emphasized that closure of fish markets is not necessary and they could continue to operate following the health guidelines.

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Fernando Sunday, 25 October 2020 12:27 PM

Handling fish or whatever, you should not touch your face in this situation, if your hands are not 100% clean enough.

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Johan Sunday, 25 October 2020 02:34 PM

We cannot believe the Health ministry statements

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ranjit Sunday, 25 October 2020 02:46 PM

there is also scientific evidence that burying a dead person with covid-19 will not transmit the disease.

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Sha Sunday, 25 October 2020 02:58 PM

Well said.

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Microbiologist Sunday, 25 October 2020 09:22 PM

Then why is burial recommended in a specially recommended sealed body bag than the usual standard body bag?

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Chef Sunday, 25 October 2020 10:28 PM

Depends on the COOKER!!!

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Demuni Uduwara Sunday, 25 October 2020 10:42 PM

Ministry should read the contents again.

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Rainer Nedwed Sunday, 25 October 2020 11:55 PM

Result of scientific studies: At 60 ° C an application time of 32.5 minutes is necessary, at 80 ° C only 3.7 minutes and at 100 ° C just half a minute, a reduction of 99.999% and thus practically complete destruction of the viruses to reach. I,e, well-cooked fish is obviously safe, if pre-conditions are observed.

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