While in Italy we continue with the measures against the contagion from COVID-19 (or Coronavirus), many are wondering how to manage the situation from a food point of view. The first rule to follow is not to panic. We still have fresh scenes from assault on supermarkets, but these are behaviors that must be avoided, both for safety reasons and because they are not absolutely necessary. The grocery stores are in fact open and supplies will continue so there is no need to worry. Plus it is still possible to have food brought home and also much safer.
Food at home comes with food delivery
Let's start with the part easier: the so-called food delivery. In Italy there are in fact several services that have been delivering ready meals at home (or in the office) for some time, from the most classic pizza to pasta, hamburgers, ethnic cuisine and so on and so forth. These will continue to operate even in the current situation, without introducing limitations on deliveries, but only small changes in the delivery methods.
Just Eat, Uber Eats, Deliveroo and many other platforms are active and available to take home the food you want. It doesn't stop either Glovo, which also offers the possibility of home delivery of extra products that you may need, starting from over-the-counter medications. All without leaving your home and remaining more protected. There are also many local businesses that have been organized to continue with the home service. If you have a trusted pizzeria (or other restaurant), try to call them in any case to find out if they continue with the activity e support them in this difficult time.
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In any case, as we said, there are some modifications at the service. Given the situation, in fact, the companies had to integrate measures to reduce the risks associated with delivery.
In fact, deliveries take place in mode contactless. The caretaker will therefore not leave the food in your hands, but he will deposit it outside the door. He will then leave and it will be possible to collect the order. "But how can I pay for it?" you will ask. The answer is simple: payments are only made online, by card or other services. The possibility of paying in cash is therefore no longer enabled.
There is no need to take advantage of open supermarkets
And now let's think a little bit longer, talking about supermarket. As we reminded you, they will still be open and full throughout the quarantine period, so there is nothing to worry about. However, given that there is a possibility, it is always better to take advantage of home delivery also in this case. This is a necessary choice for those who are already affected by the virus or show symptoms, but it is useful to anyone, reducing the chances of contagion.
Virtually all major chains, large and small, offer the possibility to have food and shopping in general brought home. Apart from these, there are services such as Amazon Prime Now o Supermarket24 offering similar services without limitations. Again, it is possible that the your shop close to home is equipped in these hours for home delivery (or maybe it already did). Also hear them for fadorn your support on it.
for older people, for which it may be more difficult to move or which in any case are more exposed to the risks of the virus, are also often available concessions. Chains like Esselunga, Carrefour and many others have in fact reduced or eliminated delivery costs for these subjects. If you fall into the category (generally these are offers reserved for over 65s) check before placing the order, so you can save some money.
Also in this case the delivery takes place in a manner completely contactless. The bellboy will take your shopping to the door of the house (or in the area you prefer) and then go away. Payment must be made by card only, for avoid contact, especially with banknotes and coins, a receptacle for many bacteria.
In short, even if the supermarkets are open, you have many possibilities for get your food straight to your home. A choice that is more comfortable, but above all safer. Stay home, it's really important.
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