Answer: No
Explanation: There could be viruses on the counter. It is important to marinate foods on disinfected areas, or in the cooking pan, pot, or slow cooker you are using.
I'd say the best action to improve your health would be to frequently exercise, and eat healthy foods.
I'm going to have to go with a because talking it out will prevent the situation from getting bigger
Physical activity reduces stress because it helps get your brain moving and doing something other than the anxieties and stress. When your active you are more focused on the thing your doing rather than the stressor/s. It has also been proven that sitting and stressing makes it worse so to move your mind off it for a hit helps you to relax and also gives your brain time to think things out.
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