Guidelines and restrictions vary state to state.
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5 tips for moving during covid 19.
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While local governments can give you counsel on when it is okay to travel the cdc identifies two activities that may qualify as.
Moving during a pandemic is emotionally and physically exhausting on a new level.
Follow this expert advice on moving during the coronavirus pandemic to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the process in the midst of the covid 19 outbreak.
Don t use free or recycled moving boxes.
Use only new boxes.
The novel coronavirus covid 19 is transforming the way our society operates.
But right now it s worth shelling out the money to buy new boxes davis said.
Social distancing and best practices provided by the cdc are both helping our nation in its fight against this pandemic.
In normal times i recommend scoring free boxes for moving from liquor stores or friends.
The coronavirus has been found to live on cardboard for up to 24 hours so this might not be the time to pick up used moving supplies from stores that are.
It wasn t uncommon for people to reuse boxes from the grocery store in an effort to save.
That being said moving is still not considered essential travel in some places so sheltering in place is recommended if at all possible.
If you have the option to delay your move and stay in your current home until the covid 19 outbreak subsides that s probably your best bet.
However during the coronavirus pandemic it s safer to buy brand new moving supplies.
If you re concerned about having enough supplies let your moving company know so they can be sure to bring them along for use during the move.
That has several implications for your move.
Here s how to relocate safely amid covid 19.
By taking extra safety precautions and minimizing social contact you can still move safely.
Moving is always hard.
The coronavirus can live on cardboard for as long as 24 hours so now is not the time to be picking up free moving supplies from places that are recycling.
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5 tips for moving out safely during the coronavirus pandemic if you must.
Don t use plastic bins either the coronavirus can survive up to a day on cardboard but three days on plastic.