Not sure as to whether or not this effects anyone, but Tesco are now limiting their online deliveries to 80 items or less.
80 items!
That's barely enough toilet roll to last a week in the current climate.
9 rolls of quilted toilet paper.
I thought so too until I read further. Not common but not unknown either, around 5%. Nasal congestion is mentioned as a symptom of infection.You wouldn’t have developed symptoms that quickly if it was the fish box if I’m understanding the disease correctly. Is it 5 days incubation?
Apart from a temperature your symptoms are not typical for the virus either.
You’ll be fine.
Survives on plastic for 3 days and if that plastic is stored at <7C in a fridge it can then can survive for up to 2 weeks or more.I agree about washing things. It’s not easy or practical sometimes.
2 years in a freezer is scary though. I think I’ll try and forget I know that. Paranoia could easily set in.
It sounds like your problem is reading too much and scaring yourself. I did it too and was close to a meltdown, but have managed to put to one side any news that hasn’t come directly from the Government press conferences, local authority and police. Any other sources are filed as junk in my mind, all for the sake of my sanity.I thought so too until I read further. Not common but not unknown either, around 5%. Nasal congestion is mentioned as a symptom of infection.
What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?
Survives on plastic for 3 days and if that plastic is stored at <7C in a fridge it can then can survive for up to 2 weeks or more.
Now just think of the stuff generally sold in plastic wrappers: cheese, uncooked and cooked meats etc. All sitting on open shelves in chilled cabinets waiting for someone infected to cough, sneeze, breath over or to handle them.
Some of this is likely going to be eaten as is on bread, handled with bare hands. Not sure how this can be dealt with. Possibly by washing all food deliveries of this type in something to kill any virus which might be on them before putting them into the fridge.
I'd relied on not handling for 24 hours/putting into cupboards and then washing hands.
I did the same with the fridge items but 24 hours is just not enough for them and 14+ days appears to be needed for chilled items to be potentially safe.
I'd rather be forewarned and forearmed than be lulled into a false sense of security. The government/official information, like their entire response so far, has been lacking. Following their advice I've still picked up an infection.It sounds like your problem is reading too much and scaring yourself. I did it too and was close to a meltdown, but have managed to put to one side any news that hasn’t come directly from the Government press conferences, local authority and police. Any other sources are filed as junk in my mind, all for the sake of my sanity.
What? running a diluted bleach wipe over the surface of pre wrapped cheese or cooked meats packaging when they are delivered before storing them in the fridge is useless? Or removing the food and repacking. Domestic bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is typically around 0.8% strength or more. Just 0.1% concentration is required to kill viruses on the surface of packaging.I don’t disagree with anything you’ve said, but in terms of being able to take sensible positive action it’s useless information.
I took it as that but sadly I think the help given not that great an idea.Try to stay calm. If necessary stay away from this part of the forum and ration your news intake.
I hope that came across as a friendly attempt to help which is what I intended.
I've not braved the Aldi yet, so gonna chance it in the next half or so.
By all accounts the two that are close to mine have been well stocked of everything and don't appear to have suffered the same level of ridiculousness we've seen at the likes of Sainsburys, Asda etc.
How many door handles and door bells have those gloved hands touched, not to mention the filthy money they have collected.....you'll get more than the curry- trots.Really fancy a curry later, local still deliver with face mask and gloves. Anyone still getting the odd delivery?
Cash transactions can be done online. Hygiene wise, there's no reason to think they are any different to buying any other takeaway or receiving any other delivery. You refusing things from your postman?How many door handles and door bells have those gloved hands touched, not to mention the filthy money they have collected.....you'll get more than the curry- trots.
You may cut your chances of getting it by half but if it is picked up then unfortunate. When I get home i wipe my eyes with a flannel soaked in warm water. I carry a proper handkerchief around and frequently have a blow to remove any bugs who just love such places. Keeping hands away from face is always a problem. Wipe any trolley before you touch it. Don't forget even the products you buy could be contaminated. I am not sure if wearing shades is a good idea but will certainly stop direct attack from the front so maybe good idea? We need some tee shirts with the appropriate notice back and front. Never go into a public Loo, difficult for some like me with severe urgency but at my age better to PMP a bit than get the virus. PS for Loo roll use newspaper cut up with your favourite politician on view.I have a quick question, I do not drive and there are no shops within walking distance of my house. I need to get groceries, is my boyfriend who lives with me okay to drive me to the supermarket as long as we both do not go in? I need to get a few things for family members who are self isolating...
What I don’t understand is, you isolate for a month or so, you have had all your food delivered (somehow)
Can you go out after a month?
Even if you haven’t had any symptoms, You just followed the guidelines
Why isn’t the government telling us about people who have recovered from the virus but are very quick in telling us the death toll of the virus
Don’t use a “proper handkerchief”. Yuk. Ever heard the phrase catch it, kill it, bin it? Just use a tissue and dispose of it. Much more hygienic. Especially when concerning this virus.You may cut your chances of getting it by half but if it is picked up then unfortunate. When I get home i wipe my eyes with a flannel soaked in warm water. I carry a proper handkerchief around and frequently have a blow to remove any bugs who just love such places. Keeping hands away from face is always a problem. Wipe any trolley before you touch it. Don't forget even the products you buy could be contaminated. I am not sure if wearing shades is a good idea but will certainly stop direct attack from the front so maybe good idea? We need some tee shirts with the appropriate notice back and front. Never go into a public Loo, difficult for some like me with severe urgency but at my age better to PMP a bit than get the virus. PS for Loo roll use newspaper cut up with your favourite politician on view.