Can patients who are positive for the novel coronavirus eat beef or mutton?

‌Positive for new coronavirus‌ refers to a positive result from either a nucleic acid test or an antigen test for the novel coronavirus. Under normal circumstances, patients can consume beef and mutton. However, if they also suffer from digestive system diseases, it is not recommended to eat beef and mutton. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Patients' immune systems typically weaken during infection, and beef and mutton are meats with high nutritional value, containing abundant proteins, fats, vitamins, and other essential nutrients. Moderate consumption of beef and mutton can help replenish necessary nutrients, enhance the body's resistance to disease, aid in recovery, and generally will not exacerbate symptoms after infection.

However, if the patient suffers from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or other digestive system diseases, or experiences severe digestive symptoms during the infection, such as persistent diarrhea or severe abdominal pain, these meats may be difficult to digest, increase the burden on the gastrointestinal system, and hinder recovery. In such cases, consumption of beef and mutton should be avoided.

During the illness, it is advisable to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, dragon fruit, tomatoes, etc., to supplement various vitamins and minerals and maintain a balanced diet.