Hand hygiene for Coronavirus

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2020-03-15/coronavirus-covid-19-handwashing-soap-sanitizer-advice/12051206


Washing your hands with soap and water is one of our cheapest forms of infection control, one of the most effective and also it helps to prevent and slow the spread of infection.

* after you blow your nose, cough or sneeze
* after you have had close physical contact with anyone who is unwell
* after you use the toilet ( especially as evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 may spread via faecal transmission )
* before and after you eat
* before, during and after you prepare food
* after you feed or touch a pet

- Handwashing can reduce spread of the virus and protect ourselves and others.
- COVID 19 spreads via respiratory droplets,
  direct close contact with a person who is infected
  and touching surfaces that have been contaminated.
- More often and make sure washing thoroughly.
- At least 20 seconds ( to sing 'Happy Birthday' twice )
- Properly dry - paper towel, hand dryer, air dryer etc.
- Soap - lathers well
  60% alcohol hand sanitiser or gel - rub 20 seconds.
- helping protect others - clean and disinfect touched surfaces
  --> table, doorknobs, light switches, benchtops, phones, keyboards, toilets and sinks.

- Personal Reflction

   

Hand wash is the most important way of hygiene. It is not just for coronavirus pandemic, it is for everyday routine life. I need to protect myself and others by washing my hands properly.