The Right Steps to Prevent Corona Covid-19, But Hand Washing Can Be In Vain If You Do These 4 Things

Kapanlagi.com - One important and mandatory thing to do in preventing corona covid-19 is hand washing. But hand washing will be in vain if you do these things.

Currently, the government and the world have been promoting proper hand washing with soap, not only the way to wash but also the duration of 20 to 30 seconds.

This is done to ensure that germs between the fingers and skin are completely eliminated. However, there are some things that make hand washing in vain. What are they?

According to several sources, here are 4 things that can make hand washing in vain.

1. Touching Faucet Handles

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When we are going to wash our hands, the first thing we do is to touch the faucet handle. If we have finished washing our hands and then touch the dirty faucet handle again, it will be pointless.

The faucet handle is also a place where many hands touch for the first time before meeting water. It is recommended to cover the faucet handle with a cloth or tissue.

2. Wearing Jewelry

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When we wash our hands while wearing jewelry, it is a futile effort. According to Prof. Wilcox, watches, rings, bracelets, and other jewelry should be removed before washing your hands.

"The rules regarding infection prevention and control from the NHS state that all objects attached to the wrist should be removed. Plain rings may still be allowed, but rings with gemstones should be removed," he said.

This is because if there is something on the hands, we will not be able to clean the hands effectively. Plain rings are easy to clean because they do not have crevices where germs or viruses can gather.

3. Not Cleaning Jewelry

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Next, when we remove jewelry from our hands such as bracelets, rings, or watches while washing our hands and put them back on after washing, it is one futile thing.

Jonathan Ball, Professor of Molecular Virology from the University of Nottingham, said, "Thoroughly washing hands or properly applying hand sanitizer means ensuring that all hidden crevices and corners are cleaned. Not only the gaps between fingers, but also the underside of rings, watches, and the like."

If we put back on jewelry that has not been washed, it is the same. Because those objects are certainly not clean. We also do not know whether the jewelry has been contaminated by the Corona Covid-19 virus or not.

Prof. Ball added, "These viruses do not live on the skin like bacteria, they are simple passengers that move from the surface of the hands to your eyes, nose, or mouth."

"As long as you keep every surface that may have come into contact with a contaminated surface, then you will be fine. But of course, this requires a very precise hand washing ritual," he added.

Therefore, washing the jewelry on our hands is very important, such as rings and bracelets. This is to avoid the spread of the virus through objects around us. For watches, you may choose to use disinfectant liquid.

4. Nail Extensions

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The last futile thing is when you extend your nails. Experts strongly advise against extending nails or wearing fake nails, as it can quickly expose us to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Long nails can harbor bacteria and viruses on our hands, which is very dangerous for us. Experts also prohibit someone who has a habit of biting their nails in the current situation and suggest getting rid of that habit quickly.

Purvi Parikh from Langone Medical Center at New York University issued a strong warning to those who have the bad habit of biting their nails, as it is risky and can easily expose our bodies to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Those are the 4 things that can make washing your hands futile. Keep practicing handwashing with soap for 20 seconds. Clean all jewelry on your hands evenly and regularly, eliminate the habit of extending nails and biting nails. Because it is very dangerous for ourselves and will make us quickly exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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