Scientist Professor Peter Doherty reveals how to handle takeaway containers during COVID-19

A Nobel prize-winning immunologist and Australian Academy of Science Fellow has revealed why you should be careful with your takeaway food containers during the coronavirus pandemic. 'It's worth thinking about possible infection when you pick up your pizza box or plastic container,' Professor Doherty said in a YouTube video by the Australian Academy of Science. Scroll down for video A Nobel prize-winning immunologist and Australian Academy of Science Fellow has revealed why you should be careful with your takeaway food containers during COVID-19 Professor Peter Doherty, from the University of Melbourne, said the way we bring food into our house is an issue during coronavirus 'We've been told that coronavirus can live on cardboard and paper for up to 24 hours, while it can last on plastic and steel for at least three days and up to nine days on plastic.' Professor Doherty said the best course of action with your takeaway food containers, pizza boxes and cardboard is to practise caution as much as possible. Professor Doherty said the best course of action with takeaway food containers, pizza boxes and cardboard is to practise caution as much as possible with hand washing Professor Doherty also said with plastic containers, you could transfer the food into another of your own plastic containers, before storing it in the fridge and washing your hands.