Current Events > dumb question, i bought some food, water, tp from amazon that is coming tomorrow

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I'm running lowish on supplies but i can go a week without needing them, but when the package comes tomorrow how should i deal with it to minimize the chances of me getting the virus? like once i handle the package, i should wash my hands but how long does the virus even live in surfaces like that? like after i accept the package and wash my hands should i just wait out the full week and leave the package in a corner of the house for a full week before opening it?

Just disinfect the package

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It's possibly two days, but more likely just hours

Just wipe it down

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what I heard is to disinfect it outside of your house, open the package, and bring the stuff inside and throw away the box without letting it go inside

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M_Live posted...

How did you manage to find toilet paper online

https://www.amazon.com/s?bbn=10329849011&rh=n%3A15342981&s=featured-rank

Amazon Fresh has toilet paper in stock. And I really suck at explaining things and I'm not good with words so sorry if the way I explained this doesn't make sense but with Amazon Fresh they basically have time options where they deliver your items at a specific time frame, but you can only pick a time frame within 2 day window so often times when you buy things from Amazon Fresh all the time slots are already taken/filled.

What I do is put the items you want to buy in your cart (For Toilet Paper I think you can only order 3 at a time, at least for the one I picked) then you have to wait until 12am est (idk if it goes by est or whatever timezone you're on) so the next day slots are available to chosen from, from there you can order your toilet paper (or whatever else you want) and have time slots available for them to deliver to your home.

sorry if this didn't made any sense

The virus from where ever it came from should be long dead if it ever comes in contact with what you ordered. The main concern should be the delivery driver or anyone to have come in contact with it recently. Open the package, throw out the box, and then wash your hands. If it makes you feel safer, wipe down the contents with a disinfectant wipe. You'll be safe, but to keep your stress down just do this is and you'll be ok.

use a rag. wet it, then pour a bit of vinegar on it. wipe the packages and the contents

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