Things you touch at the grocery store that could transmit coronavirus

<p>The coronavirus pandemic has upended many aspects of daily life, especially the mundane task of food shopping.</p><p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the disease is spread mainly from person-to-person through virus particles that are transmitted when someone coughs or sneezes. Currently, there is no evidence of the coronavirus disease being transmitted through food.</p><p>But is the virus lurking on food packaging or produce, or even on shelves and other grocery store equipment? Many grocery stores are implementing new measures such as installing plexiglass shields at cash registers, closing down hot food bars, offering hand sanitizer to customers.</p><p>However, it's more important than ever to implement safe shopping techniques.</p><p>Watch the video above to see items that require extra vigilance.</p><p>Related stories:</p><p>Coronaviruses: How long can they survive on surfaces?</p><p>Weather and the coronavirus: Understanding the cycles</p>