As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in France, the government recently adjusted its containment measures. The objective? Limit outings as much as possible to stem the epidemic. Among the rare authorized trips, we find essential purchases. But how can you avoid contaminating your home with your shopping?
A legitimate question, when you know that the virus can survive up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 3 days on plastic and steel. In any case, this is what a study published in the journal suggests. New England of Journal Medicine. Although researchers do not yet know if the coronavirus is still able to infect someone after several hours, the precautionary principle is in order.
Coronavirus: 5 tips from Michel Cymes
To avoid taking risks, and to avoid any possible contamination of his home by his shopping, Michel Cymes delivered his recommendations on RTL :
- do not put your shopping bags on the kitchen worktop or on the dining table;
- wash your hands immediately after putting down your shopping bags.
- put the fresh products in the refrigerator, but do not touch the rest of its shopping and wait before storing them. "We know that on internal surfaces, the virus can stay 3-4 hours, maybe more, maybe less, but let's say it's good security. In any case, this measure is necessary for everything that doesn't go in the fridge, starting with the toilet paper, preserves, packets of cookies, chocolate bars (…)", specifies Michel Cymes.
- after waiting a few hours, wash your fruits and vegetables with soap and water, because they have passed through many hands
- systematically peel its fruits and vegetables before consuming them.
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