[Tilted Irish Kilt]

DaveA37 :" Watch what you eat, where you eat it and above all practice good hygiene.
His daughter is a fanatic about all that stuff and she still got it."

I know elderly people who isolate themselves during a regional flu or virus outbreak, and
buy food and supplies online using a credit card so that they won't be overly exposed.
Even this presupposes that the employee that packed your food and supplies hasn't already come down with the flu or virus.
But the older you are, and more vulnerable by other medical issues, you limit your exposure as best you can.

[HollyB]

Not sure if it’s possible to get the flu from surfaces of items being shipped . But, I can see the norovirus being transferred on those surfaces .

[greeneyes]

Jan. and Feb. are flu season here. I stay home and use the stuff in my pantry that needs to be rotated. Hubby shops for me as he always wants fresh milk - I would be fine with powdered.

If I have to go out. I wipe down the cart, and keep hands away from face. Once groceries are on the checkout conveyor, I use a wipe on my hands and drive home. Once stuff is put away, wash up real good. Wipe jugs before putting in refrigerator.