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Keep your family SAFE during Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 time

Australians are being asked to stay at home as much as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. Staying at home helps to stop the spread of the virus. When your aging relative stays at home, they have a lower chance of contracting the virus. However, even during a pandemic, people need groceries

So, how can you stay safe while grocery shopping while the threat of the virus is still there? Below are some safety tips that can help.

 Need to Practice Social Distancing in Public

Experts recommend staying at least 1.5 meters from other people while in public. Some companies are directing traffic through their stores to keep things flowing in one direction, thus preventing shoppers from having face to face contact with one another. Most stores are at least asking shoppers to stay 1.5 meters apart while standing in line to check out by placing marks on the floor. Many grocery stores are also offering special shopping times for older adults and people who are at greater risk for the virus.

Stay Connected with COVIDSafe apps

The COVIDSafe app helps find close contacts of COVID-19 positive cases. The app helps Australian state and territory health officials to quickly contact people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. The COVIDSafe app speeds up the current manual process of finding people who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19. This means you’ll be contacted more quickly if you are at risk. This reduces the chances of you passing on the virus to your family, friends and other people in the community. This new COVIDSafe app is completely voluntary and you might need to know more from Govt. or Health websites about privacy policy to keep this app active.

Limit your Relative Visit or Physical Contact with Others

Recently some Australian State and territories are trying to ease COVID-19 restrictions and some of them are in place now. But remember, the two-person gathering limit still applies to public places. From Friday, 1 May up to two adults and their dependent children will be allowed to visit another household. But It is important when visiting another household social distancing is maintained and extra hygiene precautions are taken. When visiting, meeting in an outdoor environment such as home garden, backyard or verandah will help reduce the risk.

If you are visiting those aged over 70 or those with underlying health conditions we are urging you to be extra vigilant with social distancing and hygiene measures. It is also important to remember that you do not visit anyone if you or they are unwell, even if you have mild symptoms like fatigue or a scratchy throat.

Prepare a Shopping List Before Going to a Supermarket

Before going to the store, you should make a list of all the food and other items they will need for a week or two. Try to arrange the list by the department to prevent having to backtrack for a forgotten item. This will allow you to get through the store as quickly as possible and limit their exposure to germs. You can also make your weekly grocery list or favourite item’s list with Aladin’s Chirag apps/ website account. Simply log on the app or website and add your weekly need items to the Grocery list or make them your favourite item.

Carry Disinfectant Wipes and Hand Sanitizer

While most stores have disinfecting wipes available near shopping carts, not all do or they could be out. Seniors should carry their own wipes with them to wipe down cart handles and sides. Also, they should have hand sanitizer available to use before touching their face or after leaving the store. When they get back home, seniors should wash hands thoroughly.

Shop with Grocery Home Delivery Partners

During this time of Pandemic, It can be a good idea to limit recurring works where possible. Obviously, going to work or going to school you cannot limit but think about going for Grocery Shopping on every week? You can take care of your family while ordering your weekly groceries from a Grocery Home Delivery Partner like: www.aladinschirag.com.au

You can do your grocery shopping from the same shop you usually visit with this delivery partner. They will pick up your groceries and will deliver to your door step safely and contactless way. At least you can lower the chances for you and your family from another Pandemic Situation.

To download Aladin’s Chirag iOS apps: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aladins-chirag/id1466584961

To download Aladin’s Chirag Android apps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aladinschirag.store

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