Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. The correct way to wear and dispose of masks.
Global Handwashing Day occurs on 15 October of each year.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs.
