Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing
The entire handwashing process should
take about 40-60 seconds. Wash hands
thoroughly with soap and warm
running water, scrubbing for at least 20
seconds. Dry hands completely using
single-use towels, electric hand dryers,
or other hand drying devices approved
by your local regulatory authority.
Tip: When washing hands, scrub for
at least 20 seconds. Need a timer?
Hum the “Happy Birthday” song
from beginning to end, twice.
The use of hand antiseptics or sanitizer
may be an effective way to stop the
spread of the coronavirus if the hand
sanitizer contains at least 60%
alcohol. However, these products are
not a replacement for hand washing.
Hand sanitizers are most useful when
used in combination with regular
handwashing and the use of single-use
gloves.
Hand sanitizers may also be a good
option for areas where hand washing is
not possible or convenient.
