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The worldwide death toll of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, that originated in Wuhan, China, is now more than 6,500, and the virus has infected more than 169,000 people.
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic. The virus has disrupted travel worldwide, leading to flight cancellations, quarantines, and other breakdowns in movement. New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington state, among other US locations, have closed bars and restaurants except for takeout as experts warn about the importance of social distancing in slowing the spread of the virus.
Some restaurants and delivery services have implemented contactless delivery, to further prevent spreading coronavirus between delivery drivers and customers. Customers and drivers alike have expressed concerns about increased risk of infection from contact with each other.
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In China, KFC and Pizza Hut enabled contactless delivery as the coronavirus spread. Here are the contactless delivery options in the US so far.
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DoorDash doesn't have a specific contactless option, but it is telling customers to fill out delivery instructions in the app asking drivers to leave orders outside. Customers can also text a photo of exactly where they want the delivery left, and the company is working on expanding contactless options.
In a letter from CEO Ritch Allison, Domino's announced that it would accommodate contactless deliveries through instructions on the order form, and it said that the chain has successfully carried out contactless deliveries in other countries.
Similarly, Pizza Hut shared a letter that reads "if you want a more contactless option and prefer your pizza left at the door upon delivery ... just tell us in the special instructions section as you're placing your order."
Pizza chain Little Caesars announced two contactless methods of picking up food. Customers can scan their phones in store lobbies to pick up pizzas from a heated compartment, or put instructions for drivers in the instruction area.
