The Ministry of Health called for adherence to a set of simple home guidelines to avoid gastroenteritis.
The ministry indicated that attention should be paid to hygiene and washing hands with soap and water before and following eating, as well as following relieving oneself, in addition to paying attention to the cleanliness of utensils used to prepare food, and washing fruits and vegetables before eating them.
She noted the importance of not leaving food exposed in the open air; Because it is subject to dust, flies and vermin, as well as drinking and cooking water should be from canned or boiled water before use, while not buying salads and foods from street vendors.
