Grocery shopping was usually a very common activity for the public, but now has turned into a risky task during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips for a safe shopping process:

1. Maintain at least a one-meter distance from others.

2. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.

3. Sanitize the handles of trolleys and baskets before using them.

4. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling and storing purchased goods.

China's National Health Commission also suggested making a shopping plan in advance and avoiding the peak hours at the store. You should also wear a mask throughout shopping. It is recommended to take the stairs if you're going to lower floors, and when going to higher floors, take the escalator. 

In general, the novel coronavirus has poor survivability on surfaces, so the risk of transmission through food or packaging is very low. There has been no report of COVID-19 transmission caused by food or food packaging so far, according to the WHO.

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