The whole world is suffering through this COVID19 pandemic. We all want to know how we can prevent getting this virus. The experts say it’s fairly simple…. But it’s eluded the whole world. The simple rule is to keep your hands free of the virus at all times, and never touch your hands to face unless they have been freshly washed. Yes, it sounds simple; but in actuality… it is the hardest thing to do. This is why it has eluded the whole planet.
The prevention formula = hands free of virus + don’t touch face unless hands are clean
Keeping Hands Free of Virus
While your hands need not be clean as you are doing tasks, the things is that you must wash them thoroughly before touching your face. And if you, like me, have a subconscious habit of itching your nose, pushing your hair off your face, or rubbing your fingers across your chapped lips; well then you may need to keep your hands clean WHILE you are doing work too. So this means you will need to keep the hand sanitizer available and use it after you push that elevator button, open a door knob, push that grocery cart, receive that take-out meal, check for mail, or process the mail, etc. If you don’t have hand sanitizer (like many), then you must be vigilant about NOT touching your face until you get the opportunity to wash your hands.
Don’t Touch Face Unless Hands Clean
Before you satisfy that itchy nose, those hands need to be thoroughly clean. This means at least a 20second- hand washing hygiene with a soap that foams. It consists of washing the fronts and back of the palm, thumb, interlacing fingers, and wrist. Once your hands are clean, you can touch your face again. The second you touch or pick up something else, you can’t touch your face until washed again.
Since most people are washing their hands numerous times per day, we also should be moisturizing at the end of each day.
