3: Disinfecting Takeout and Deliveries

Q: How do you disinfect takeout and deliveries?

πŸ’Tracy:

  • Try to choose “no-touch” food and delivery services. Wait for the delivery person to leave before opening the door to get your package.

  • The virus can survive on plastic and paper for three to four days, so the surface of  the packages and takeout containers should be wiped with disinfectant. Afterwards, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly. You can also wear disposable gloves when picking up the packages– discard the gloves and packaging when finished.
  • For take-out food, put them in separate clean containers before bring them inside the house. Discard the package and take-out containers outside the house. Always disinfect food and drink before you eat, even if they have been cooked (see guide on how to disinfect food and drink).

  • If you are required to provide a signature and have to interact with the delivery person within 6 feet, please wear a mask or cloth covering. Wash hands after you sign the paperwork.



Q: Will a package from an infected person spread the virus?

πŸ’Tracy: If it takes more than a week for the package to reach you, the viruses on the surface and inside of the package probably have been inactivated. However, if the package has been in contact with infected people or arrives in a short time frame, it may need to be disinfected.
  • Please place a trash can by the door of the house. The outermost layer of the package must be removed outside of the house and thrown directly into the trash or recycle bin. Only take the items inside the house after the surface of the goods have been disinfected. Wash your hands afterwards.

Reference
[1] van Doremalen N, Bushmaker T, Morris D, et al. Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-2) compared to SARS-CoV-1[J]. medRxiv, 2020.

Writing: Ning Wang and Jingyi Xi; Translation: Adelynne Chang et al; Artwork: Mengmeng Zhang

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