Coronavirus Found on Food Packaging, but Likely of Little Concern
Coronavirus Found on Food Packaging, but Likely of Little Concern
China recently reported the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus on the outside of frozen food items imported from other countries, but experts stress the risk of transmission is extremely low.
China recently reported the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus on the outside of frozen food items imported from other countries, but experts stress the risk of transmission is extremely low.
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