Keep out colds: the Ministry of Industry and Trade gave restaurants prescriptions for the prevention of coronavirus

Moscow restaurant holdings received a letter from the city government (available to the editors of FoodService) that contains instructions developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to reduce the risks of the spread of coronavirus.

«“Preventive measures of immediate nature for the protection of citizens” suggest that from today, bars, cafes and restaurants should arrange tables and chairs so that the distance between visitors is at least one meter. It is necessary to provide a distance even if visitors do not sit at tables.

The ministry recommends allowing guests into the hall only after washing hands with soap and processing with skin disinfectants (including alcohol-based antiseptics. It is necessary to check with the guests if they are currently sick with SARS. If the guest gave a positive answer, as well as if signs of a cold are obvious, they recommend that they not be allowed into the institution.

In addition, catering enterprises are reminded of the need to comply with the requirements of the Rospotrebnadzor for the disinfection of premises and equipment, they suggest intensifying work with personnel and preventing people with signs of respiratory diseases and fever, as well as those who have returned from countries over the past two weeks with a high incidence of coronavirus.

For people over 60, the Ministry of Industry and Trade strongly recommends that you refrain from visiting catering establishments.

SOURCE: FoodService