While the Covid-19 pandemic is in full swing, France is in its second day of confinement. Given that travel is now drastically limited, one can imagine that the number of meal deliveries will soon experience a boom. The government has published various measures to be respected by professionals.
France begins its second day of confinement today. The latest assessment of the Covid-19 epidemic reports 7,730 confirmed cases for 175 deaths. It should also be noted that 2,575 patients are hospitalized, including 699 serious cases in intensive care. While travel is very limited, the risk of an increase in food deliveries is very present.
In this perspective, the government gave its recommendations in an official publication on March 15, 2020. These measures are directed towards professionals in the sector , namely restaurateurs, meal preparers and other delivery people. The term "contactless delivery" is mentioned and it is very important.
The government publication recalls that the Covid-19 coronavirus is mainly transmitted by postillions (cough, sneeze). Close contacts are therefore to be banned Non-contact delivery must be made under several conditions. A recovery area meals must be arranged by the restaurant and above all, separate from the kitchen. The restaurant staff will have to place the meal directly in the bag left open by the delivery person. During the delivery, the delivery man warns the customer and deviates at a minimum distance of 2 meters from the door. Once the delivery has been made, the delivery person must leave immediately . Obviously, anyone with symptoms should avoid going to work.
Restaurants, meal preparers and delivery people must respect the rules of hygiene. This involves washing your hands very regularly, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or into a single-use handkerchief. It is also to avoid greeting each other by kissing or shaking hands. In addition, the cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces and utensils in contact with food should not be neglected. Do not forget the objects handled extensively , such as pens and other door handles.
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