Hand hygiene facts to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus

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When to wash

Hand hygiene is key. It is important to wash your hands³:

  • Whenever you touch something that may be contaminated
  • If you touch someone who is sick with COVID-19
  • After you use the bathroom
  • Before eating, and before, during and after preparing food
  • After blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing
  • Before and after tending to a sick person, or a baby

Please note: Ministry of Health also advises washing of wrists

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.            

This advice is in the interest of public health and is ONLY intended for educational purposes.

References:

1.       WebMD. The Power of Hand-Washing to Prevent Coronavirus. 2020 [internet]. 06/03/2020. Retrieved 18/03/2020. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200306/power-of-hand-washing-to-prevent-coronavirus

2.       NSW Government. Health. Infectious Diseases. COVID-19- Frequently Asked Questions. 2020 [internet]. ]. Updated 18/03/2020, retrieved 18/03/2020. Available from: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/coronavirus-faqs.aspx#1-3

3.       CDC. Handwashing. When and how to wash your hands. 2019 [internet]. Last reviewed 03/10/2019, retrieved 18/03/2020. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

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