With Thanksgiving being over and Christmas on the way, December is that time of the year where grocery stores are full at all hours. Additionally, with the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to surge in the United States, each time you leave your house you’re being exposed to a lot of risks.
Even grocery shopping can be a risky activity, especially when the stores are crowded and full of people. We talked to health experts all across America to offer you the best tips on how to stay safe while shopping for groceries and for presents, now that Christmas is just around the corner. Also, you should avoid going to the store every time you need one or two products, and think about going shopping with a purpose. Schedule a week day and make sure you buy everything you need, so you won’t have to go back tomorrow because you forgot something.
As Linsey Marr, Ph.D., an aerosol scientist at Virginia Tech told the New York Times, “A half-hour seems like about the right time, where hopefully you can get something done, but you’re not putting yourself in a higher risk situation.”
Additionally, Michael Osterholm, Ph.D., a member of President-Elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisory group and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, agrees with Marr, adding that one of the most important factors you need to consider right now is the time of exposure.
Read on to find out what you need to consider while doing your grocery shopping!
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