The World Health Organization has issued new guidance on how to stay safe when grocery shopping.
Shopping for essentials as infrequently as possible is one of the few reasons people in the UK are allowed to leave their home during current coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
And supermarkets are among the places you are most likely to come into contact with large numbers of strangers, as well as facing the risk of picking up the new coronavirus from the environment.
The virus becomes airborne for a time when people with the disease cough and can survive on certain surfaces for several hours.
The WHO has issued fresh new advice, reports the Irish Mirror.
An expert said: "When grocery shopping, keep at least 1-metre distance from others and avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. If possible, sanitize the handles of shopping trolleys or baskets before shopping.
"Once home, wash your hands thoroughly and also after handling and storing your purchased products.
"There is currently no confirmed case of Covid-19 transmitted through food or food packaging."
They added: "Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. Wash them the same way you should do under any circumstance: before handling them, wash your hands with soap and water.
"Then, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water, especially if you eat them raw."
