CDC: When and How to Wash Your Hands
April 3, 2020AUTHORITY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
DATE PRODUCED: Last reviewed April 2, 2020
TYPE: Info Sheet
THE QUESTIONS IT ANSWERS:
- What spaces should I clean and how frequently?
- When should I wash my hands?
- How should I wash my hands?
- How should I use hand sanitizer?
SHORT DESCRIPTION: During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping hands clean is especially important to help prevent the virus from spreading. Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.