Preventing Spread of Infection in the Home

Hi. I have a blended family, and my step-daughters live with us half of the week and with their mom, grandmother, step-grandfather, aunt, and two cousins the other half of the week. During the pandemic, I wanted to only allow myself and my husband into the kitchen to prepare food and drinks to mimimize the spread of germs related to COVID-19 or any other bacteria, virus, or other pathogen. We have two separate bathrooms, separate bedrooms, etc., but only one kitchen. Do you think this would help minimize the spread of germs? My thinking is that my husband and I wash our hands really well, we have been quarantining in our home, etc. We do not know if the individuals at my spouse's ex's house are quarantining or practicing safety measures. We know that they have taken at least one trip out of town, and my step-daughters tell me that their mother has told them not to wash their hands because it makes their skin dry. In the kitchen, we have a fridge, several counters, many drawers, a hutch with snacks, a pantry and storage area with snacks, two sinks, etc. There are over 200 touch surfaces, so I just thought that by only allowing the two adults get food for everyone, we would potentially be minimizing the spread of germs from one house to another.

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