Experts remind that express parcels should be handled directly as far as possible and should not be taken home. It is safe to receive the package without contact. If it is a cash on delivery package that needs to be signed in person, citizens need to wear masks and disposable gloves in advance. Experts remind express parcels to be handled as directly as possible and not to take them home.
Experts remind express packaging to be handled directly as far as possible, and don't take it home 1 At present, many citizens choose to buy daily necessities online at home in order to reduce the number of trips to public places such as Shangchao. Will the outer packaging of express parcels be infected with viruses? How to scientifically disinfect express parcels? On the 9th, Zhao Jinkui, director of the Institute of Disinfection and Vector Control of the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, answered questions of public concern.
Question 1: Will the outer package of express parcel be infected with virus?
Zhao Jinkui: It is very unlikely that the express parcel will be infected with the virus. The postal express delivery enterprises in our city will disinfect the express parcels in Luoyang according to the relevant requirements of epidemic prevention to prevent the virus from spreading through express parcels.
Question 2: What should I pay attention to when I pick up the parcel at the express outlet?
Zhao Jinkui: Delta strain is highly contagious. People must remember to wear masks when picking up express parcels, and don't stay at the outlets for too long. At the same time, although the probability that the outer package of the express parcel is infected with the virus is very small, for the sake of insurance, try not to take the parcel home, and you can remove the outer package outdoors.
When unpacking, you can first wipe the outer package with disinfectant wipes or disinfectant alcohol, and then throw the outer package into the trash can. Some clothes or food also contain packaging, and individual citizens will disinfect the packaging inside. At present, the situation is controllable, but there is no need for excessive disinfection.
Question 3: Can some people take the express parcel home and expose it to the sun on the balcony to kill the virus?
Zhao Jinkui: The virus adheres to different surfaces, and its survival time varies, usually around 4 days. Exposure can kill the virus, but it is best to disinfect the outer packaging with alcohol. Remember to wash your hands after picking up the express parcel, or disinfect your hands with disinfectant wipes and hands-free disinfectant.
In addition, the reporter learned from the Market Supervision Section of the Municipal Postal Administration that at present, all postal express delivery enterprises in our city are operating normally and have not been affected by the epidemic. Our city requires all postal express delivery enterprises to resolutely abide by the principle of "one stop, two eliminations, three inspections and four guarantees" and do a good job in epidemic prevention and control. Postal express enterprises' mail express workplaces and processing places should disinfect the mail express in Luoyang area on six sides, and employees should implement epidemic prevention and control measures such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, taking temperature, not gathering, eating rice noodles once, and those who have not been vaccinated should temporarily avoid engaging in postal express business. At the same time, all postal express delivery enterprises are required to arrange special personnel to conduct spot checks at various outlets every day, and urge all postal express delivery enterprises to strictly implement the epidemic prevention and control requirements. Once it is found that they have not taken epidemic prevention and control measures, they will be dealt with seriously to ensure the safe, stable and smooth delivery channels in our city.
Experts remind that express parcels should be handled directly as far as possible and should not be taken home. Experts remind that it is safe not to touch the parcel. You can ask the courier brother to put the parcel at the designated place at the door of the house or the community, or temporarily store it in the courier cabinet or post office, and then retrieve it yourself. Scan the QR code in a non-contact way and pick up the goods in the express cabinet as much as possible.
If cash on delivery packages need to be signed in person, citizens need to wear masks and disposable gloves (or a layer of paper towels) in advance, and try to keep a safe distance above 1 meter from others, and they can bring their own signature pens when signing.
Packages in low-risk areas of China
How to collect it?
Wear a mask and gloves before picking up the package. Avoid pick-up and drop-off peaks and avoid crowd gathering. Unpack the package before going home and discard it according to the classification of domestic garbage. Try not to take the package home. Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose with your hands during the whole process. After taking off gloves, wash your hands with hand sanitizer (soap) or disinfect them with quick hand sanitizer under running water.
Packages in overseas or domestic high-risk areas
How to collect it?
Citizens should wear masks and gloves and disinfect the' six sides' of the package with 75% alcohol or 84 disinfectant 1: 100. They can also put them in outdoor open places such as balconies for a few days before opening them, and the contents in the packages need to be disinfected. After the outer packaging is disinfected, it should be disposed of according to the classification of domestic garbage in time. Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose with your hands during the whole process. After taking off gloves, wash your hands with hand sanitizer (soap) or disinfect them with quick hand sanitizer under running water.
Experts remind that express parcels should be handled directly as far as possible and should not be taken home. Is it possible that all the parcels will spread in COVID-19?
A: No, express parcels in non-epidemic areas have little risk of epidemic situation.
What types of packages related to the epidemic mainly include?
A: There are two main types of packages related to the epidemic. One is packages from countries with high epidemic risk, and the other is packages sent from high-risk areas in China, especially when couriers are involved in the epidemic or the contents of the packages are involved in the epidemic.
What kind of package is likely to spread in COVID-19?
A: There may be a risk of the spread of packages related to the epidemic.
Can non-epidemic packages be sent and received normally?
Answer: Do personal protection, wear a mask, keep a safe distance from the courier, and you can send and receive normally.
If you are not sure whether the package is related to the epidemic situation, it is suggested that citizens can disinfect the outer package of the package with 75% ethanol and disinfectant wipes after receiving the package, and then disassemble the outer package of the package and discard it according to the classification of domestic garbage. Try not to take the outer packaging home or office. Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose with your hands during the whole process. After taking off disposable gloves, wash your hands with hand sanitizer (soap) or disinfect them with quick hand sanitizer under running water.
What should I pay attention to when I receive a package related to the epidemic?
A: The public should pay close attention to the changes of domestic epidemic information, pay attention to the flow of epidemic-related items, and maintain a high sense of protection.
(1) If the delivery party fails to deliver the package related to the epidemic notified by the government, it can notify the delivery party to stop delivery and seal it up on the spot. If it has been delivered but not received, it can notify the courier company to stop delivery and seal it up on the spot.
(2) If it has been delivered, it shall be handled as follows:
A once the received express parcel is found to be related to the epidemic situation, the public should first take the initiative to report it to towns (streets), disease control departments and work units.
B. For unopened packages, first of all, do personal protection, wear masks and disposable gloves. First, use 75% ethanol (alcohol) or disinfectant wipes to disinfect the outer packaging of express parcels, and then carry out unified treatment.
C. If the consignee has opened the package, it is suggested to carry out health monitoring measures such as nucleic acid detection on the consignee.
D. If you find symptoms such as fever, cough, diarrhea and fatigue, you should wear a medical surgical mask, avoid taking public transport, and go to the fever clinic of the hospital in time. When you see a doctor, you should take the initiative to tell the doctor that you have a history of contact with express parcels.