After over six months of closure, the state government last week allowed food courts and restaurants to open up for dine-in, subject to distancing measures. While it comes as a breather for the hospitality industry, according to the guidelines issued to restaurateurs, raw, uncooked or cold foods such as salads or sushi should be avoided.

Amid fears of the virus thriving in raw vegetables or fruits, the World Health Organization had stated that "there is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food, including fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet and their consumption should be encouraged". With eateries in the city opening up from today, restaurateurs whose menus focus on salads and sushi dissect the guidelines, and share possible solutions to ensure they can continue serving their fare or rework menus keeping hygiene and safety as top priority.