Study says Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days 

Results varied, with most foods tested having a significant drop in levels of virus contamination over the first 24 hours
Study says Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days 

Experts say the virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days (Aaron Chown/PA)

Experts say the virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days.

But the scientists have advised the risk to consumers remains very low.

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