People should strictly follow social distancing guidelines and properly wash their reusable masks at home, says Pettis. Also, the public is advised to use alcohol-based sanitizers and disinfectant wipes while the outside.

She also advises everyone to bring outside as little stuff as possible. This helps prevents contamination of a lot of things that they bring inside their homes.


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Follow the Guidelines on Social Distancing

In any enclosed areas such as grocery stores, social distancing guidelines should be strictly observed.

Many supermarkets had arranged lines on the floor for shoppers to have a visual representation of how a 6-foot social distancing space looks. Other shops have designated aisles that allow traffic in a single file. This will enable shoppers to prevent bumping into each other.

Pettis also recommends shoppers to avoid busy aisles and suggests staying six feet away from the shop in front.

Make Cashless Payments

One of the safest ways to pay for your grocery items is through cashless payment. Cashless payments can be made through Apple or Google Play.

If the grocery store cannot accept a mobile payment option, then credit card or debit card usage is a safer alternative than giving out cash. Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, there have already been studies that reveal paper money can host thousands of microbes from different environments.