Since I answered a lot more questions from the New York Times reporter than she was able to use in the story, I think you all would like to see the full Q&A: (1/17)

* Is delivery safer than takeout, or vice versa? (2/17)

It's important to realize that the virus is spread primarily by person-to-person contact with symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals. There's very little evidence of transmission by surfaces. (3/17)

There's no evidence that the virus is transmitted by food. Therefore the safest choice is going to be the one that avoids contact with the most people. (4/17)

Since I am able to drive to my local restaurants to pick up takeout, that's what I generally choose. It has the benefit of getting me food quicker and hotter. (5/17)

If I had to navigate busy sidewalks or use mass transit to get my takeout, my risk calculation would change, and I'd think more about using delivery. (6/17)

* Is there a way diners should prep their area? (7/17)

If you have ventured out for takeout, the first thing I would recommend is washing your hands or using hand sanitizer after arriving back home. (8/17)

Then I would recommend removing food from the containers, and placing them on the plate. It's always a good idea to wash your hands before eating any meal, so if you'd like wash your hands again. (9/17)

The same basic ideas apply with delivery. After receiving the delivery (hopefully practicing appropriate social distancing with the delivery person, and hopefully also using some sort of app-based touch free payment system)... (10/17)

I would follow the same practices. Remove the food from its containers, place it on plates, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer, and then enjoy! (11/17)

* Is cooked food a safer bet than something raw, like sushi?
(12/17)

Since we know of no evidence that the virus is transmitted by food, your chances of getting sick from sushi are the same as before COVID-19. (13/17)

Of course there are food safety risks with sushi (Salmonella, Vibrio, etc.) but no significant COVID-19 risk as far as we know. (14/17)

* Should diners use the utensils that come with the order, or their own?
(15/17)

Just as we don't have evidence COVID-19 transmission from food, we also have no evidence of transmission from utensils. My personal preference is to eat off of my own plates using my own silverware. (16/17)

So as to not waste utensils, my practices was to save mine for days when I would go into the office and I bring my own lunch. I suspect these days are far in the future right now. (17/17)