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The proper way to wash your hands By Mayo Clinic News Network
Published: December 22, 2020, 6:00am
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Dec. 6-12 was National Hand-Washing Awareness Week. It’s a good reminder that frequent hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
But to be effective, it has to be done the right way. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, explains.
To properly wash your hands, follow these steps:
Wet your hands with clean, running water either warm or cold.
Apply any kind of soap and lather well.
Rub your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Remember to scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, palms, between your fingers and under your fingernails.