The Beijing Municipal Health Commission urged citizens to disinfect the outer packaging of goods ordered from overseas via e-commerce platforms or purchasing agents.
Frozen seafood products made from imported salmon are seen at a Carrefour supermarket
People are advised to promptly wash their hands after contacting the outer packaging and fresh food products ordered from overseas and not to bring such products indoors unless the outer packaging is disinfected.
When purchasing and processing fresh food such as seafood, livestock and poultry, especially chilled and frozen food, consumers should pay attention to hand hygiene and avoid touching their mouth, nose and eyes with their hands, according to the municipal authority.