{"id":38442,"date":"2020-03-28T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T04:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/?p=38442"},"modified":"2020-05-08T14:57:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T09:27:48","slug":"coronavirus-how-to-receive-packages-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/coronavirus-how-to-receive-packages-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus: How To Receive Packages Safely?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"receiving<\/p>\n

The novel coronavirus may persist on objects\/surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, depending on different conditions such as temperature or humidity of the environment[1].<\/p>\n

Do I need to disinfect my packages?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CDC\u2019s advice[2] on \u201cprotecting yourself\u201d does not include any directions on disinfecting packages. Its general advice stands: Wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with people.<\/p>\n

Be a little more watchful<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Organize yourself and make a buying checklist<\/p>\n

– Opt for online payment modes. Avoid handling cash or cards<\/p>\n

– If possible, one person may place a combined order on behalf of the family<\/p>\n

Here is everything you wished to knew about the novel coronavirus. Click NOW!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

While receiving the orders<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Keep a distance of at least 1 meter (an arm’s length) with the delivery persons<\/p>\n

– Ask the delivery person to leave the package at your door (it\u2019s for their safety too!)<\/p>\n

– If available, opt for the option of contactless delivery<\/p>\n

– Let only one family member receive any package<\/p>\n

– If you can, remove outer packaging and throw it directly in the trash<\/p>\n

– Do not hold the package against your clothes<\/p>\n

After receiving your orders<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Do not pass the package through multiple hands.<\/p>\n

– Do not move it to multiple places, pick one place to put the package.<\/p>\n

– Wash your hands after receiving and opening the package.<\/p>\n

– Keep a hand sanitizer always handy while handling packages.<\/p>\n

1mg Super Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>On the way to picking up your package, avoid touching \u201cfrequently touched surfaces,\u201d such as an elevator button, doorknobs on the front door, or the touch screen pen used to sign a package.<\/p>\n

**Consult India\u2019s best doctors here**<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

And we repeat:\u00a0WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

To Sum Up:<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Switch to Online Payment Modes<\/p>\n

-Unwrap and immediately discard the outermost packaging<\/p>\n

-Wash your hands afterwards<\/p>\n

(The article is reviewed by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology<\/a> and Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD Pharmacology<\/a>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Recommended Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can Cash Handling Put YOU At Risk Of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Coronavirus: All Your Questions Answered!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

References:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO). https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/q-a-detail\/q-a-coronaviruses<\/p>\n

2. How to Protect Yourself. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prepare\/prevention.html<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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