Do you take extra precautions when opening a package from China?

[edswife1970]

I’m waiting for my new Apple Watch to arrive today, and I’ve got my rubber gloves and mask ready to combat the germs that might be in the box! I don’t know if it’s necessary but my husband insists.

 

[Annie_M]

I guess this hasn't occurred to me, but a little precaution wouldn't hurt... better safe than sorry!

 

[Tartarus]

I’m waiting for my new Apple Watch to arrive today, and I’ve got my rubber gloves and mask ready to combat the germs that might be in the box! I don’t know if it’s necessary but my husband insists.

You shouldn’t need to. As far as I know the coronavirus doesn’t last that long. But you shouldn’t take my word for it.
But, it is always good to be extra cautious.

 

[pink2]

I’m waiting for my new Apple Watch to arrive today, and I’ve got my rubber gloves and mask ready to combat the germs that might be in the box! I don’t know if it’s necessary but my husband insists.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[slooksterpsv]

I will just because I’ve been doing so with all packages from places like Amazon and that.

 

[EdwinG]

You should take precautions with the exterior box, because that one can be done infected by anyone in the delivery chain, including the person doing the delivery to your door.

Anything inside the box should be fine. By the time it gets to your door, any SARS-CoV-II “germs” should be dead.

 

[Highrisedrifter]

Any packages that get delivered to my home get disinfected first. Not because of where they came from, but because they were physically handled by numerous people, including the delivery agent, right up to my door.

 

[davecatherall]

Paranoia, the germs can’t live on the packaging, it’s totally pointless and silly. By the time it gets to you it’s impossible to be on there.

People need to get a grip.

 

[Tartarus]

Paranoia, the germs can’t live on the packaging, it’s totally pointless and silly. By the time it gets to you it’s impossible to be on there.

People need to get a grip.

You’re wrong.
It’s proven that the coronavirus can survive up to a few days on surfaces.
People need correct information is what it is.

 

[Garz]

I’m waiting for my new Apple Watch to arrive today, and I’ve got my rubber gloves and mask ready to combat the germs that might be in the box! I don’t know if it’s necessary but my husband insists.

Why would this be any different from a packages that comes from Amazon? If you would treat an Amazon package with safety, then do the same for this.

 

[staceymj86]

I work at the post office. Before your package and mail arrives to you, it go through so many machines and is bumped around before it arrives in your hands, mailbox or porch. The coronavirus don’t live long on these items if they are on it. We have had this talk with our managers and supervisors. I have worked throughout the entire pandemic and not once have I came into contact with mail or packages that anyone would think would be on it. I also wear a mask while working and change my gloves out several times a day and also carry hand sanitizer with me. You’re wasting your Lysol spray spraying a box or mail. To give you peace of mind just use gloves, open boxes and dispose of them immediately. For mail just let it sit in your mailbox but I have to warn you that if your box is full we won’t deliver your mail that day.

 

[DarkKnight08]

You’re wrong.
It’s proven that the coronavirus can survive up to a few days on surfaces.
People need correct information is what it is.

While it can be detected up to a few days on a surface the virus is not viable. People need the correct information.

 

[Tartarus]

While it can be detected up to a few days on a surface the virus is not viable. People need the correct information.

That’s true. It’s just never wrong to be extra cautious though. I said as much in my initial reply to the question.

Also, I work for the Dutch equivalent of UPS and handle around 200 packages per day, 5 times a week with my bare hands. I’m not afraid.
But I won’t tell somebody else to not be afraid either. I need a clean conscience.

 

[DarkKnight08]

That’s true. It’s just never wrong to be extra cautious though. I said as much in my initial reply to the question.

Also, I work for the Dutch equivalent of UPS and handle around 200 packages per day, 5 times a week with my bare hands. I’m not afraid.
But I won’t tell somebody else to not be afraid either. I need a clean conscience.

Fair enough. I agree people should go with what they are comfortable with, just not panic.

 

[djg21]

Any packages that get delivered to my home get disinfected first. Not because of where they came from, but because they were physically handled by numerous people, including the delivery agent, right up to my door.

Here to. They don’t come into the house before being disinfected in the garage.

 

[doogald]

No, I do not take extra precautions on shipments from China.

 

[Annie_M]

I work at the post office. Before your package and mail arrives to you, it go through so many machines and is bumped around before it arrives in your hands, mailbox or porch. The coronavirus don’t live long on these items if they are on it. We have had this talk with our managers and supervisors. I have worked throughout the entire pandemic and not once have I came into contact with mail or packages that anyone would think would be on it. I also wear a mask while working and change my gloves out several times a day and also carry hand sanitizer with me. You’re wasting your Lysol spray spraying a box or mail. To give you peace of mind just use gloves, open boxes and dispose of them immediately. For mail just let it sit in your mailbox but I have to warn you that if your box is full we won’t deliver your mail that day.

This seems like very good advice!

 

[anon(50597)]

There are different types of surfaces.
A countertop, for instance, could harbor the virus for a while if not cleaned. It is a hard surface.
A cardboard box, which is porous, is less likely. Also, as someone previously mentioned, it is bouncing around in a truck and going through machines. Not a good way for a virus to survive.
Washing your hands, not the boxes, is the best advice but everyone should do what works for them.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

No, I do not. Call me cavalier, but I have absolutely no concern at all.

 

[Tartarus]

No, I do not. Call me cavalier, but I have absolutely no concern at all.

Cavalier