Coronavirus-proof handwash with soap and water: Here's how
Hand hygiene is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading infections
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Wash hands when visibly dirty. Otherwise, use handrub. | Duration of the entire procedure: 40-60 seconds | Wet hands with water
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Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces
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Rub hands palm to palm
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Right palm over left dorsum with interlaced fingers and vice versa
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Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
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Back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
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Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa
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Rotational rubbing, backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa.
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Rinse hands with water
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Dry thoroughly with a single use towel
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Use towel to turn off faucet
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...and your hands are safe
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