How Safe Are Grocery Stores During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Grocery stores are still open to the public, but how much of a risk does this pose to the novel coronavirus spread?

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Pictured is a shopper and employees of Patel Brothers grocery store, walk around in Chicago. (3/29/20) Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press
VIRUS OUTBREAK ILLINOIS
Pictured is a shopper and employees of Patel Brothers grocery store, walk around in Chicago. (3/29/20) Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press

How Safe Are Grocery Stores During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Grocery stores are still open to the public, but how much of a risk does this pose to the novel coronavirus spread?

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Grocery stores and supermarkets are still open for business, but how safe is this choice when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19?

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