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* Whether you have disinfected or not - don't touch your
face.
* Physically distance yourself from others as
much as you can in the store.
* Don't browse. Get in, get out, and go
home.
* Avoid touching products and returning
them to the shelf. Only touch what you
plan to purchase.
* Avoid exchanging cash and pay with a
credit card instead.
* Clean your hands with hand sanitizer or
wipes after you have loaded the groceries in
your car.

PICKING UP TAKEOUT
There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 can be
transmitted through food or food packaging, according to the
CDC and the FDA. While the virus may last on packaging for a
few days, the general consensus is that the concentration of virus
particles would be low and very unlikely to cause infection.
Instead, consider using caution to avoid transmitting the
coronavirus from employee or delivery person to customer, or
vice versa, through coughing, vaporized air particles or other
direct contact. Many food delivery services are moving to
contactless drop-offs or encouraging customers to take advantage
of drop-off instructions to minimize the chance of spreading the
virus. If you do stop for takeout:
* Pay with a credit card and not cash.
* Maintain social distancing with other patrons.
* Clean your hands with hand sanitizer or wipes after you
have brought your takeout to your car.

WHEN YOU GET HOME
Groceries
* Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, and avoid
touching your face after bringing your food or grocery
delivery inside.
* Wash your hands again after putting groceries away.
* Rinse your produce with water before you consume it
to help remove dirt and pesticides. Experts have always
recommended this, but the general consensus is not to use
soap, as that could cause stomach upset.

Takeout
While there are currently no guidelines for takeout, these
practices may make you feel reassured and support overall good
hygiene:

* Remove food from takeout containers and toss takeout
containers and disposable cutlery that came in the bag.
* Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before and after
eating.
* Recycle the bags that the food comes in, and disinfect your
tables and counters before and after you eat.
No matter where you go and what you bring home, get in
the habit of washing your hands frequently throughout the
day. Always wash your hands when you come in from outside
and before and after eating. Try not to touch your eyes, nose
or mouth. Handwashing and avoiding touching your face are
the two of the best ways to prevent illness. To learn more about
COVID-19 and stay up to date with UPMC Pinnacle, please visit
UPMCPinnacle.com/COVID19.

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