15 October is the international hand-washing campaign, global handwashing day, which was determined by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008. To know more about the importance of hand washing during Covid-19, on Global Handwashing Day, 2021, read on:
While washing hands before eating has always been a way to maintain hygiene, now with the horrific pandemic, it has become mandatory to wash hands not only before eating but before touching eyes, nose, mouth or face at all times.
It has been said time and again that if you want to keep yourself healthy and avoid corona virus, you must maintain personal hygiene. This is a matter of great concern at the present time.
As we know, this virus is spread by touching contaminated surfaces which can be anything and everything. This is why wearing a mask, sanitizing hands or surfaces and washing hands with soap for 20 seconds has become a protocol.
These things which were seen only as good habits to maintain personal hygiene before 2019 have become part of a strict routine.
Initially when the global campaign was launched it was shared that respiratory and intestinal diseases could be reduced by 25-50%, hence the effort focused on raising awareness about the need and benefits of hand washing with soap Is.
According to WHO, hands are the primary mode of transmission of germs.
UNICEF says that by washing your hands properly, you can reduce your chances of getting infected with Kovid-19 by 36 percent. This is the most effective way to avoid the spread of infection and keep the disease at bay.
Washing hands with soap for 20 seconds, after using the toilet, before preparing food, eating, touching your face, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, going to a public place (public transport, markets and places of worship) Touching outdoor surfaces at regular intervals at home (money, garbage, package, mail, groceries, bags) is absolutely imperative in this time of covid-19.
The pandemic has strengthened the practice of hand washing to promote hygiene and immunity in the process. We must follow this to take care of our health and safety.
To emphasize the ultimate need to wash hands, this year’s chosen theme is “Our future is in hand – let’s move forward together”.
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