Is it safe to get take-out food in regards to Covid-19 or should I microwave it to be safe?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Jipson Quah

General Practitioner

Microwaving your food will help to kill bacteria and viruses. If there are coronavirus organisms present on your food packaging, a short microwave session will eliminate most, if not all viruses.

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