It is reported by Interfax with reference to the press release of the organization.
Dongyu noted that strict isolation and restriction of movement can violate the production, processing, wholesale supply and sale of food both nationally and internationally.
In turn, all this can have a “direct and serious” impact on those whose mobility is limited.
“The poor and vulnerable will suffer the most, and governments should strengthen social protection mechanisms to maintain their access to food,” he said.
At the same time, the head of FAO pointed out that so far the food markets are well supplied.
Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the launch of a global humanitarian plan to combat the threat of coronavirus infection COVID-19 in developing countries.