Ten percent of people who took part in a recent study in the UAE by research agency Kantar, believed that eating excessive non-vegetarian food could cause Covid-19.
The survey was conducted to understand how behaviours and lifestyles are changing in light of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Results showed that between 60 and 70 percent of residents were aware of the ‘touchpoints’ on how Covid-19 spreads and the way to stop it.
Some 72 percent of respondents knew that washing hands frequently with soap and water could help fight the disease, while 60 percent believed that using a tissue when coughing and sneezing was important in containing the virus.
Around 64 percent said avoiding contact with people who are unwell is important, while 67 percent agreed that not touching our faces with unwashed hands is essential to avoid the infection.
When asked on ways people can catch Covid-19, 70 percent of respondents identified close contact with infected persons by means of touch, as well as through cough and sneezes. Around 65 percent agreed that contact with contaminated surfaces could be another culprit.
Amol Ghate – CEO Middle East, Insights Division – Kantar, said: “It’s quite encouraging to see that UAE residents are well-aware of the dos and don’ts of Covid-19. This study was the first among the series that Kantar plans to conduct in order to gauge the public behaviour as the situation unfolds resulting in a constant change in dynamics.”
Source:https://www.arabianbusiness.com/healthcare/444062-survey-reveals-uae-thoughts-on-coronavirus