Can you get coronavirus from takeout, drive-thru dining?

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — After North Carolina bars and restaurants were ordered to close dining rooms last week, we’re all forced to get used to this new norm of takeout. Many of you asked if takeout and drive-thru dining is safe. Well, we’ve got answers.

The CDC, FDA and USDA say it is “not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted by food or food packaging.” As long as restaurants and businesses are following health policies, there should be no problem ordering takeout.

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