The transmission of COVID-19 virus can also happen through contact with contaminated surfaces when people touch these contaminated surfaces and then touch their nose, mouth, or eyes. Thus, theoretically, COVID-19 virus can be transmitted by touching contaminated food or food contact surfaces (including packaging materials) when a healthy person touches these contaminated food or food contact surfaces, and then shortly afterward, touches eyes, mouth, or nose.

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