The Worst Thing To Order At A Restaurant Right Now, According To COVID Experts

The CDC says, "Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food."

However, if you are nervous, Dr. Lina Velikova, MD, Ph.D., medical advisor at Supplements101, says that sticking to hot food is a good rule of thumb.

She explains, "My best advice would be to order anything that is hot and is cooked in the oven. High temperatures disintegrate COVID-19 pretty quickly, so anything that was baked or nuked for a few minutes should be 99% safe to eat."

"So next time you go to the restaurant, try to order anything that is oven-baked to reduce your chances of COVID-19 infection," she continues.

The way you eat is also important. Leann Poston, M.D., M.B.A., M.Ed. at Ikon Health, explains, "There is a possibility of getting COVID if an infected person touches your silverware or plate and then you touch it and touch your eyes or nose."

She continues, "With that in mind, I would avoid salad bars as many people would be touching the utensils and the plates. Avoid buffets for the same reason."

She also advises that you use a straw for any drinks: "All drinks are probably at equal risk because someone is touching the glass before giving it to you so I would avoid touching the glass yourself by using a straw."