Nanjing CDC experts: Normal acceptance of express parcels The possibility of contracting the new crown virus is very low

When citizens pick up the courier, will they be infected with the new crown virus because they contact the outer packaging of the courier?

Today (August 13) at 10:30 a.m., Nanjing held its 24th press conference to report on the latest situation of epidemic prevention and control.

According to experts, the probability of being transmitted by the new crown virus in a short period of time is very low.

"As long as you do a good job of protection, this will basically not happen." It is completely possible to receive the courier normally. Ding Songning, deputy chief physician of the Department of Acute Infectious Disease Prevention and Control of Nanjing Cd-operative Center, said at the press conference. However, in the process of handling and transporting express parcels, the courier brother should wear masks and gloves throughout the process, pay attention to keeping the parcel clean, especially to avoid man-made respiratory secretion pollution.

How to scientifically protect citizens to take express delivery?

Ding Songning said that when the picker receives the courier at home or goes to the door of the community to pick up the courier, he should wear a mask and gloves to avoid gatherings, maintain social distancing, and reduce communication with others. After handling the package, remove the gloves in time and wash your hands with running water or use hand sanitizer to disinfect them.

If conditions permit, you can ask the courier to store the items in the courier locker, or minimize face-to-face contact with the courier. For units or office buildings without courier boxes, it is recommended to demarcate a specific area to store express delivery.

Ding Songning said that after retrieving the courier, the correct disinfection method can be selected according to the type of goods.

Similarly, Ding Songning also suggested using a contactless way to take out the takeaway, so that the takeaway brother puts the goods in the designated place and the picker takes it by himself.

If there is no way to achieve a contactless approach, the picker should wear a mask and gloves, or use a tissue to separate the hands from the outer packaging of the takeaway.

Source: CCTV