So, I was at the neighbourhood supermarket last night.
They were taking some actions to combat or be seen to be combating COVID; and not taking others.
I was amused that they had an employee collecting all the baskets from under the cash registers and taking them out to the parking lot where they were sprayed with disinfectant, wiped down then returned to the store.
All the cashiers were also wearing gloves.
We could have a fun discussion about the effectiveness of these choices.
But I was more intrigued by what wasn't done.
Since personal space is likely the best defense, you might think the would try to space people in lines out a bit.
There are different ways to do that, ranging from a large sign, "In light of the current public health situation, please stay at least 3 feet, 1M behind the person infront of you, in line"
Additionally, or alternatively, you could mark out space at 3-5ft intervals with tape on the floor or some such thing.
The other thing I noticed was no attempt to restrict handling of produce.
I realize packaging everything would be labour intensive and bad for the environment; but putting out boxes of disposable gloves and asking people to use them; or instructing people that once you handle a fruit or veg, you're expected to buy it, not put it back.
These would not be unreasonable steps.
Also makes me wonder about spreading the use of UV disinfection as a routine technology.
