You’re opening packages in your living space
Opening a package the second you receive it is one of the best feelings in the world. But in these strange times of COVID-19, the excitement should be replaced by caution. That’s because opening a seemingly harmless package inside your living space could represent a serious health risk.
According to Winner, packages should be opened “away from the living area and tossed in the recycle bins”. More than that, the surfaces where the packages have been placed should be wiped and disinfected with soap or a disinfectant cleaner.
You’re touching your face without washing your hands first
If washing your hands is still not the first thing you do when you return home, it’s time you turn it into your number one priority. Water, soap and a hand sanitizer will stop you from cross-contaminating your home and exposing yourself and other household members to the virus. “Think of the virus like glitter,” says Winner. “You will get cross-contamination from walking into the house and touching kitchen countertops, or the TV remotes, and worse, your face.”
