Let's check the results and do the fact check. The fact check information is obtained from "German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment".
FACT CHECK:
"The risk of infection depends on the transmission pathways. The known transmission pathways of coronavirus are:
· a. Droplet infection (for example, when sneezing or coughing) is the most common pathways
· b. Aerosol transmission when speaking - also seems possible
· c. Contact or smear infections: viruses located on the hands enter the mucus membranes of the nose or eyes, where they may lead to an infection. The probability of infection is lower than the above two pathways."
FACT CHECK:
"There is no evidence so far that livestock can be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Furthermore, there is currently no scientifically verifiable evidence of epidemiologically relevant infection of pets by infected persons."
FACT CHECK:
"Some wild animals are known to be host for SARS-CoV-2 and related coronavirus. Some of them are also known to be possible intermediate host. So, the risk of infection might depend on the type of wild animals."
FACT CHECK:
"It is unlikely that the prepackaged cosmetics could be the source of infection. However, cosmetic products, such as lipsticks or make-up, should not be shared or used by multiple people and creams from opened pots should only be removed with thoroughly washed hands or a clean spatula."
FACT CHECK:
"It is unlikely that the prepackaged foods could be the source of infection."
FACT CHECK:
"Coronaviruses can generally reach bakery products or fruit and vegetables through an infected person sneezing or coughing directly on them. They cannot multiply in food, as they need a living animal or human host to do this. A smear infection to another person then appears to be possible if the virus is transmitted shortly afterwards via the hands or the food itself to the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, mouth or throat."
FACT CHECK:
"Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via milk, as for other foods, is unlikely on the basis of current knowledge. "
FACT CHECK:
"Contamination of meat or meat products with coronaviruses could theoretically happen during slaughter or during meat cutting and processing. However, we are not yet aware of any SARS-CoV-2 infections via consumption of meat products or contact with contaminated meat products. According to current state of knowledge, farm animals used for meat production cannot be infected with SARS-CoV-2 and, therefore, cannot transmit the virus to humans via this pathway. "
FACT CHECK:
"So far there is no evidence of chains of infection for SARS-CoV-2 through food consumption, including frozen food. The previous coronaviruses SARS and MERS are resistant to cold and can remain infectious at minus 20°C for up to 2 years in a frozen state. Compliance with the general rules of hygiene for preparing food should be taken into account."
FACT CHECK:
"We are not aware of any infections from packaging materials, cash, card terminals, door handles, smartphones, shopping trolley handles, imported goods with SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses can generally reach surfaces through an infected person sneezing or coughing directly on them and they can survive there for some time. A smear infection to another person appears to be possible if the virus is transmitted shortly afterwards via the hands to the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, mouth or throat. For protection against virus transmission via contaminated surfaces, it is important to comply with the general hygiene rules, such as washing hands regularly and keeping hands away from the face."
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FACT CHECK:
"We are not aware of any infections from packaging materials, cash, card terminals, door handles, smartphones, shopping trolley handles, imported goods with SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses can generally reach surfaces through an infected person sneezing or coughing directly on them and they can survive there for some time. A smear infection to another person appears to be possible if the virus is transmitted shortly afterwards via the hands to the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, mouth or throat. For protection against virus transmission via contaminated surfaces, it is important to comply with the general hygiene rules, such as washing hands regularly and keeping hands away from the face."
FACT CHECK:
"Coronaviruses can generally reach cutlery or dishes through an infected person sneezing or coughing directly on them and they can survive on these solid surfaces for some time. A smear infection then appears to be possible if the virus is transmitted via cutlery or the hands to the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, mouth or throat. However, we are not yet aware of any infections with SARS-CoV-2 via this transmission method. It is important to comply with the general hygiene rules. It is likely that the proper cleaning with soaps can render the virus inactive."
FACT CHECK:
"Currently, we don't have enough information on the survival time of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on textiles. In everyday life, people in private households can wash their laundry as usual. Coronaviruses can be inactivated by soaps and detergents.
It is recommended that the clothes of ill persons as well as textiles that have come into contact with infectious bodily fluids should be washed (preferably at a temperature of at least 60°C) with a heavy-duty detergent and dried thoroughly"
FACT CHECK:
"We are not yet aware of any information from China or other countries affected by SARSCoV-2 that indicate a particular role for feed for pets and livestock. So far, there is no evidence that animal feed is a vehicle for coronaviruses."
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Please read the following post for more details:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Coronavirus infection
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