People are urged to stay at home as we fight against the novel COVID-19 and work towards stopping the spread of this deadly virus.
However, if you must go out to buy essential items, then you must follow necessary precautions like wearing a mask or face cover, wearing gloves if available, and maintaining social distancing.
Try avoiding crowded places on your grocery run if possible.
Once you have reached home with your items, disinfect any nonporous containers like cans, jars, bottles, etc.
You can use disinfectant wipes, or as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you can make a disinfectant solution at home by mixing bleach with water.
Use ⅓ cup of bleach per gallon of water.
Or
Use four teaspoons of bleach per quart of water.
Wipe your items with your solution or wipes and let it sit for a minute or two before drying.
For fresh items like fruit and veg, you can clean them under running water and removing any dirt with clean hands.
After you have put the items away, remember to clean any surfaces your items have touched, with disinfectant. And ofcourse, wash your hands thoroughly.
Let us all do what we can to flatten the curve and keep ourselves, our families, and our community safe.
