Most experts agree when it comes to grocery shopping,
the biggest risk is actually being in the store with other people who may be infected.
So here are six simple tips to help you shop safely.
Go to the store prepared. That means making a list, and being ready to move in and out efficiently.
Once you're inside, if the store hasn't already done it for you,
go ahead and wipe down your cart handles
and be sure not to touch your face again until you can sanitize your hands
There's growing evidence that people can shed the virus before they even know they're infected.
So wear a face covering, both to protect you from other people,
but more importantly to protect other people from you
Grocery shopping may stress you out,
but really it's the grocery workers who are most at risk
because they're interacting with lots of customers daily.
So help protect them by giving them 6 feet distance
or as much space as you can when you're checking out
You may find it comforting to know that none of the experts I spoke with
are disinfecting every last item in their grocery haul.
The bottom line is if you have good hand hygiene,
your risk of getting infected from any possible contaminated surface is probably very, very low.
So disinfect your hands when you leave the store.
Wash them after unpacking your groceries.
And wash them again before cooking and cleaning.
And remember wash them for at least 20 seconds. Thanks.
How's that, Noah?
NOAH: Uh....
Decent.
