For takeout or delivery:
- Transfer the food to clean plates or storage containers, dispose of the original packaging.
- While we don’t have any information about THIS novel coronavirus, studies have shown that other coronavirus species can be killed through microwaving. Consider warming the food in the microwave.
- When shopping, leave reusable bags at home because germs can live longer on them.
- In grocery stores: only touch the items you are going to buy, keep your distance from other shoppers and use a touchless pay system if possible.
- Use hand sanitizer before getting into your car or entering your home.
- If possible, leave your nonperishables outside your home, for example in your garage or a storage area, until you need them. This will give time for the virus to die on its own.
- Some items have multiple layers of packaging. You can remove the outer packaging and dispose of it. For example, you can throw out a cereal box because the cereal is also inside a plastic bag.
- You can also put items that come in plastic bags into clean containers.
- Always wash fruits and vegetables before putting them away or eating them.
- ALWAYS wash your hands before preparing or eating food.