Coronavirus prevention: Washing of hands and regularly using hand sanitiser are important steps for preventing COVID-19. Read here to know what doctors have to say about effectiveness of both these steps.
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Coronavirus prevention: How effective are hand sanitisers to prevent coronavirus?
According to the World Health Organisation, you should regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Coronavirus can spread from the droplets from mouth or nose of an infected person. Coughing and sneezing make the transmission of these droplets easier. If these droplets land on a surface, transmission is possible by touching such objects or surfaces. Cleaning your hands can help you get rid of virus present on your hands."Use a sanitiser with 60-70% alcohol content whenever you are travelling. Do not miss using sanitiser after interaction with someone who is sick or after touching any surface," Dr. Joshi added.
Things you should keep in mind while using a sanitiser-
- Make sure your hands are dry before using a hand rub
- Do not wash your hands after using a sanitiser
- After using a sanitiser make sure that it absorbs properly into your skin
(Dr. Sharad Joshi, Principal Consultant, Pulmonology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali)
(Dr. Tejas Suresh Rao, Consultant Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital Yeshwanthpur)
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