May 6, 2020

Video: Should I wipe down my groceries?

by Pennsylvania State University

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Should I wipe down my groceries? People are taking every precaution they can during this crisis, but not everything is going to be effective.

CIDD scientist Elizabeth McGraw answers whether or not wiping down your groceries is really a necessary action to prevent spreading COVID-19.

Credit: Pennsylvania State University

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