COVID can live on certain groceries 'for several days'

Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days

Experts in the UK say the virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days. But the scientists have advised the risk to consumers remains very low.

COVID can live on groceries for days, scientists find in new study

The virus is more likely to survive on certain foods, depending on the conditions in which they’re stored.

COVID can live on certain groceries 'for several days'

Tests found that the virus is detectable on some food for several days under certain conditions.

Covid can remain on some food and packaging for days - but health risk is low

A new study conducted by the Food Standards Agency found that Covid can remain on food and packaging for several days but added the risk to Brits remained very low

Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days

Scientists have, however, advised the risk to consumers remains very low

Covid-19 'can remain on some groceries for days'

Under some conditions, the infectious virus was detected on peppers, bread crust, ham and cheese