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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do people feel safe enough to order take-out and delivery? I really want to order to help out our local restaurants, but still....super nervous about putting my immuno-compromised wife and young baby in danger.

We are both teleworking, we make great money, and are in zero danger of losing our jobs (one Fed, one is a health care exec - both of us working crazy hours to manage the crisis in mission critical roles).

What's the best protocol? Delivery or pick up? Wipe down containers and then transfer to our own plates?

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Immunity-compromised is a different story than most people.  That really raises your risk threshold.  I still don’t think there is any risk in the food.  You would probably want to plate it for her then throw the packaging away and wash your hands.[/quote]

My wife just asked if the food handlers are wearing masks and gloves when preparing the food. I would hope so, but we can't be in the kitchen to ensure it's happening. It just seems like such an un-needed risk right now. I can't sanitize a sandwich if lung droplets get on it from a sick worker who isn't showing signs.

There's too many unknowns, unfortunately. Which really sucks. Maybe I will just make a donation to my favorite spots. [/quote]

This is exactly why we’re not doing takeout. I have some immunity issues and can’t take the chance of multiple workers who take the bus, interact with large amounts of people, have no sick leave, etc, touching my food. Think of the multiple people who pick the lettuce, box it, unload it, wash it, cut it, and prepare your food. It’s just too risky. I’ve seen so many of them make food and scratch their faces with the gloves on, ring up a customer, and go back to preparing food without changing gloves. I pray that when this subsides, we are in a financial position to go out to eat many of our meals and tip well.[/quote]

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