If you wipe every package from the beginning of the epidemic, then you are certainly not alone, at the beginning we were all encouraged to take all necessary precautions, but do we still need to disinfect everything in sight?
After months of searching, experts say the answer is probably not. However, this does not mean that the surfaces do not pose any danger. Here’s how to deal with things now.
Wash your hands, not your packages
We now know that the virus is mainly believed to be spread from person to person, and experts agree that it is better to spend your time washing your hands after you return from the grocery store than to wipe out every item that is brought home.
According to the published research in the work of emergency medicine COVID-19 in a Jefferson Health“The place where people need to focus their energy on is hand washing,” says the medical team.
When you are done putting your purchases away, wash your hands again, or use hand sanitizer immediately, it is more effective, experts say that the probability of contracting the coronavirus from the delivery box is also low, but always remember to wash your hands before eating, if your hands are contaminated and touch your face You may get sick.
The risk of superficial transmission is low, but this does not mean there is no risk, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that while it is possible for you to catch the coronavirus by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching your face it is not believed to be the main way the virus spreads, but this is Not that the risk is zero.
Although the risks of surfaces causing transmission are low, you still want to be aware, and there are other diseases that may be of greater concern, especially as flu season approaches.
What is worth scanning?
Experts say it is a good idea to wipe your cell phone regularly, especially if someone else borrows it.
You may also want to disinfect door knobs, especially if you share the entrance with others outside of your household, and if you are going to return to an office or share equipment, increase your cleaning efforts.
But again the surface you need to be most concerned about is the surface on your hands, if someone in your home gets sick, go back to heightened alert.
In the event that someone is infected with the virus or sick, try to reduce contact with common surfaces, isolate them in one room, if possible, and avoid sharing the bathroom if you have a reserve, just as in the case of the hospital, everything should be wiped regularly in any high-risk location.
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