How to safely order food delivery, takeout and groceries during coronavirus quarantine

Leave delivery instructions

Whenever you order take-out or groceries online, you'll see an empty field titled "delivery instructions." Normally, you might use this to provide a gate code, but now, you can ask drivers to drop off food at the door, or send a photo of where the food should be left. Customers can often also contact their driver directly through the apps to make any delivery arrangements, as soon as the driver accepts the order. 

Immediately wash your hands

To play it safe, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap, and avoid touching your face after bringing your food or grocery delivery inside. 

Restaurants and other food services are highly regulated by health officials, and have had protocols in place for years to avoid spreading influenza, norovirus, hepatitis A and other viruses. 

Overtip your driver. It's the right thing to do

Food delivery drivers are typically either paid by the job (on gig platforms like DoorDash) or by the hour (at other restaurants). They don't have a work from home option if they want to earn money. 

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/how-to-safely-order-food-delivery-takeout-and-groceries-during-coronavirus-quarantine/