Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) WHO advice for the public: Myth busters Will coronavirus spreads through online shopping? New Delhi, 08th Febrary 2020. After the corona virus spread in China, a lot of misconceptions are also spreading. The World Health Organization is giving proper guidance on misconceptions on the corona virus spreading in China. Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China? WHO says, “Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus. From previous analysis, we know coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.”