China’s armies of racing, swerving motorcycle deliverymen have been hailed as saviors during the coronavirus crisis, keeping shut-in citizens fed and stocked up. But it’s come with major adjustments for couriers like Gao Yuchao.

A Shanghai driver for leading meal take-out service ele.me, Gao’s job has changed: his temperature is taken several times daily at restaurants and delivery points, he wears not one but two masks for protection, and frequently disinfects his delivery box.

Gone is the routine hand-off to hungry customers — ele.me and other platforms have moved to “contactless” delivery to guard against infection, dropping parcels off outside gated communities due to paranoia over the virus.

“We’re not safe for them. It’s understandable that some people have courier-phobia,” said Gao, 30.

“It’s more protective and hygienic for everyone.”

Tens of millions have been effectively quarantined in the virus epicenter in central China, but communities across the country also have adopted strict curbs on movement and access to arrest the contagion’s spread.

The economy has been impacted across the board, including hugely popular food-delivery platforms.

Yet despite reduced volumes, uniformed drivers have remained among the most visible sights on otherwise emptied streets.

State-controlled media have praised them as “heroes” keeping the economy — and people — on life support.