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by moooo99 2282 days ago
The virus has a very limited lifespan on surfaces like cardboard [1][2]. On cardboard it is able to remain infectious for up to 24h. On plastics and stainless steel its much longer, but as you said, the product was packed months earlier.

You're probably taking the biggest risk when accepting the package in person. Here in Germany, you can allow delivery services to drop off the package on a specified location to avoid contact with the delivery man. No need to sign anything anymore. Pretty sure there are similar options around the world.

[1] https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-lifespan-on-surf... [2] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200320192755.h...