Coronavirus: 15 simple steps to stay safe when you are at the supermarket

UAE supermarkets have taken steps against COVID-19, here's what you should do 1 of 30 Follow these basic steps to shop safely when you go to the supermarket.Image Credit: Stock image 2 of 30 1. Do not leave the house if you feel sick - ask a friend or neighbour to pick up the groceries for you, or shop online when possible.Image Credit: Stock image 3 of 30 2. Make a list - this will help avoid unnecessary trips to the market.Image Credit: Stock image 4 of 30 A handy tip to follow - if you are going to your local grocery store or any store that you are familiar with - is to organise the list based on the aisles.Image Credit: Stock image 5 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 6 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 7 of 30 3. Always carry a face mask, gloves, hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes.Image Credit: Stock image 8 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 9 of 30 4. Apply for a move permit, if you are in Dubai.Image Credit: Stock image 10 of 30 The website is www.dxbmovepermit.ae However, make sure you plan your trip, as you are only allowed a total travel time of three hours.Image Credit: Screenshot 11 of 30 5. Only one person from a home is allowed to go out for essential trips.Image Credit: Stock image 12 of 30 6. Social distancing - make sure you keep a distance of six feet from others.Image Credit: Stock image 13 of 30 7. Don't touch everything - only touch items that you intend to buy, especially when it comes to feeling fruits and vegetables.Image Credit: Stock image 14 of 30 8. Don't touch your face.Image Credit: Stock image 15 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 16 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 17 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 18 of 30 9. Shop in bulk so that you don't have to go out everyday to shop for groceries.Image Credit: Stock image 19 of 30 10. Try using contactless payment options, if possibleImage Credit: Stock image 20 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 21 of 30 11. Pack your grocery bags carefully in the boot of your trunk. Do not keep items in the backseat.Image Credit: Stock image 22 of 30 12. Take your gloves off carefully and dispose them in a nearby bin.Image Credit: Stock image 23 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 24 of 30 13. Disinfect the bags when you get home.Image Credit: Stock image 25 of 30 Image Credit: Stock image 26 of 30 14. Wash your hands when you get home.Image Credit: Stock image 27 of 30 15. Clean fruits and vegetables well before refrigerating.Image Credit: Stock image 28 of 30 Wash them thoroughly first.Image Credit: Stock image 29 of 30 Then soak them in water mixed with baking soda for 15 minutes. Then wash then well and pat dry.Image Credit: Stock image 30 of 30 Finally, clean the part of the counter top that you had been working on.