Is the virus on my clothes? My shoes? My hair? My mail?
When we asked readers to send their questions about coronavirus, a
common theme emerged: Many people are fearful about tracking the virus into
their homes on their clothes, their shoes, and even the mail.
We
reached out to infectious disease experts, aerosol scientists and
microbiologists to answer reader questions about the risks of coming into
contact with the virus during essential trips outside and from deliveries.
While we still need to take precautions, their answers were reassuring.
Should I change my clothes and shower
after a trip to the grocery store?
For
most of us who are practicing social distancing and making only occasional
trips to the grocery store or pharmacy, experts agree that it’s not necessary
to change clothes or
take a shower when you return home. You should, however, always wash your
hands.While it’s true that a sneeze or cough from an infected person can propel
viral droplets and smaller particles through the air, most of them will drop to
the ground.
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