iirc he's the pathologist that been involved in several high profile cases involving investigating dead people cause of death.
I'd think it best to let the experts that investigate infectious diseases figure out how it's transmitted.
I think the sensationalism aspect and demonizing experts at this time can increase infections. There are published reports,vs tv news, that eating hot food (3 min at 148*) is considered safe. I'd beware putting cold or tepid unwashed food in my pie hole.