The practice of washing hands is considered as one of the important steps in day-to-day life. This small act can prevent the spread of several infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hand hygiene or washing hands with soap and water can prevent 33% of diarrheal illnesses and 20% of respiratory infections such as cold and flu. Every year 15 th October is observed as Global Handwashing Day that marks the importance of washing hands with soap and water.
Handwashing day 2020 has the theme “Hand Hygiene For All”. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of handwashing, the simplest way to keep infections away. When a person washes his hands with soap and water, he not only protects himself from the infectious organisms but also avoids transmission of the pathogen. Handwashing forms an important part of our routine, especially after using…
