Question 1

since last night all food smells and tastes terrible 
i am concerned that this is a symptom of corona virus.

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Symptoms of COVID 19 infection may include (but aren’t limited to) dry cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills without or without shaking &amp; muscle aches.  Loss of sense of taste/smell can be a COVID 19 symptom. Recommend a telemedicine consult with your provider for fuller assessment.

Question 2

ate a fast food returant and everybody in familys been sick it seems as if it the virus. help? mom threw up fries next day. now i feel symptoms

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning: Food poisoning typically resolves spontaneously as long as you can keep hydrated and there are no warning signs (fever or blood in the stools etc).

Question 3

feeling nauseous, having headaches, fever and loose bowels. the smell of some foods make me feel sick. could this be a virus?these symptoms are on&off

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Your symptoms could be due to a virus. However, if the symptoms are off and on you may have a chronic problem and you should see a gastroenterologist.

Question 4

my boyfriend vomited 5 days ago from what he thought was food poisoning. he was fine the next day, but i have not seen him since. would it be ok to kiss him after being symptom free for five days, or would the virus still be in saliva?

Accepted Answer

: Food poisoning is from a toxin in the food, not a virus, though symptoms can be similar. There is generally no fever with food poisoning, but is with a virus. If it was a virus and the fever is gone for a few days, it would be gone from his saliva.

Question 5

how do we get viruses from food?

Accepted Answer

All that's: necessary is for a virus(like the Norovirus) to be able to hardy enough to survive(viable) for any prolonged period of time in food(or water or on living surfaces for that matter) so that another person get exposed through breaks in the skin, or through the mucous membranes of our respiratory or gastrointestinal tract.

Question 6

which foods boost immunity to viruses such as covid-19?

Accepted Answer

A  nutritious diet : Although no specific food have been shown to specifically  boost immunity against the coronavirus , studies have found that older  people on a Mediterranean type of diet ,rich in fruits , vegetables , whole grains and healthy fats ,show a small increase in disease fighting cells. Also a diet high in vitamin C ,  and other antioxidants reduced inflammation .

Question 7

how long can a virus remain "alive" if it lands on something organic like food?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the virus. Each virus is very different. For COVID-19, right now (April 5, 2020), there is no evidence that food is at risk of transmitting COVID-19.

Question 8

could a food virus affect asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: A number of respiratory viruses are implicated in the exacerbation of asthma, though.

Question 9

how does food get contaminated by gastroenteritis viruses?

Accepted Answer

Poor sanitation: Many gastrointestinal viruses are transmitted via the fecal-oral route, so poor sanitation and/or poor food handling techniques can lead to contamination of foods (such as a cook having viruses on his hands after leaving the restroom). Also, the viruses are transmitted on door handles, furniture, keyboards, elevator buttons, phones, stair railings; and by shaking hands, changing diapers, etc...

Question 10

how long does covid 19 stay on food ? and how long after a fly flies on an infected area , will the virus stay alive on the fly or insect ?

Accepted Answer

Food&amp;Covid: There is no evidence to suggest that Covid is transmitted from food or by flies or insects. It is transmitted by droplets and can be transmitted by touching surfaces that have been contaminated. It can live on surfaces fron1-3 days depending on the surface.

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Since last night all food smells and tastes terrible i am concerned that this is a symptom of corona virus.

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Ate a fast food returant and everybody in familys been sick it seems as if it the virus. help? mom threw up fries next day. now i feel symptoms

A member asked:

Feeling nauseous, having headaches, fever and loose bowels. the smell of some foods make me feel sick. could this be a virus?these symptoms are on&off

A member asked:

My boyfriend vomited 5 days ago from what he thought was food poisoning. he was fine the next day, but i have not seen him since. would it be ok to kiss him after being symptom free for five days, or would the virus still be in saliva?

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How do we get viruses from food?

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Which foods boost immunity to viruses such as covid-19?

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How long can a virus remain "alive" if it lands on something organic like food?

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Could a food virus affect asthma?

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How does food get contaminated by gastroenteritis viruses?

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How long does covid 19 stay on food ? and how long after a fly flies on an infected area , will the virus stay alive on the fly or insect ?

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